Stab victim was "deeply sensitive and trusting person"

The 26-year-old had been spending the evening out with friends. Credit: West Midlands Police

A man who was stabbed to death in Aldridge last night has been named as James Brindley.

The 26-year-old who lived locally died on the High Street by Aldridge Croft just before midnight after spending the evening out with friends.

A post mortem examination is currently underway.

Detective Inspector Jim Munro from force CID said:

A murder investigation is underway. Credit: ITV News Central

A cordon remains in place while forensic experts continue to search the scene.