Two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was taken to hospital following a stabbing on a city centre street.
West Midlands Police and Ambulance Service were called to the High Street in Digbeth around 11.15pm on Friday after reports of a man being stabbed.
They found a 40-year-old man near to Allison Street and High Street requiring treatment.
The man was taken to hospital with stab wounds not believed to be life-threatening and West Midlands Police confirmed that he was expected to leave hospital later on Saturday.
Two men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, with a 29-year-old from Erdington and a 43-year-old of no fixed address taken into custody.
The area around Allison Street and High Street remained closed as forensic work continued.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We’ve arrested two men after a 40-year-old man was stabbed near to Allison Street and High Street, Digbeth.
"The 29-year-old from Erdington and the 43-year-old of no fixed address are being held on suspicion of attempted murder.
"Both were arrested soon after the attack which happened at around 11.15pm on Friday 22 April.
"Part of the road is sealed off while we forensically examine the area. It will reopen as soon as possible.
"Thankfully, the man who was stabbed is expected to leave hospital later today.
"We’ve spoken to witnesses and are reviewing CCTV.
"If you can help with our investigation, message us via Live Chat on our website west-midlands.police.uk quoting investigation number 20/293741/22."
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
