Murder probe launched after man found seriously hurt on Birmingham street dies
A man has died after he was found seriously hurt in a city street, prompting police to launch a murder investigation.
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Officers discovered the man with injuries on Hunters Road, near to the junction of Villa Road, in the Lozells area of Birmingham, just before 12.25am on Monday.
A second man was also found hurt and is in a serious condition in hospital, a spokesperson for West Midlands Police said.
The force has now started a murder investigation and urged anyone with information, or those with dash cam or other footage, to get in touch.
The spokesperson added: "We're currently working to establish exactly what happened and who was involved.
"We're reviewing CCTV and carrying out house-to-house enquiries as we investigate. A scene is currently in place."
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed crews were called to the scene by police at 12.34am.
She said: "Two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma team, a critical care paramedic and two ambulances attended the scene.
"On arrival crews found two injured men in a critical condition being cared for by police colleagues.
"Sadly, despite the best efforts of ambulance staff nothing could be done to save one man and he was confirmed deceased on scene.
"The second man was given advanced trauma care at the roadside before being blue lighted to hospital for further emergency care."
People with information should contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat on its website, or by calling 101 and quoting 33 of September 30.
