Manhunt underway after man stabbed to death in Birmingham

A manhunt is underway after a man, who is believed to be in his early 50s died following a stabbing in Bartley Green.

Police were called to the incident on Grazebrook Croft in Birmingham at 11.20am this morning where the victim died at the scene.

Officers are yet to confirm the man's identity and have not yet been in touch with his family.

Grazebrook Croft and Bigwood Drive have been cordoned off following the incident and police say the roads will be closed to the public until at least tomorrow.

Locals will be allowed in and out of their homes if escorted through the area.

West Midlands Police have said they do not know why the man was attacked.

A force spokesperson said: "We are speaking to people and are reviewing CCTV.

"Our drone has also been capturing images to help with the investigation. Specialist search teams will be joined by forensic experts as they search for evidence."

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said they were called to reports of a stabbing in Birmingham at 11.16am today where they found a man upon arrival.

They continued: "He was assessed and had sustained life-threatening injuries. He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff on the scene.

"Unfortunately, despite their best efforts, it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene."

Police are urging anybody with information to come forward.