Murder investigation after man fatally stabbed in Kings Heath

A murder investigation is under way after a man was fatally stabbed in Birmingham in the early hours this morning.

Police were called to High Street, near the junction with Queensbridge Road in Kings Heath just before 2.25am after a man suffered serious injuries.

The victim was confirmed dead at the scene despite the best efforts of emergency services, police said.

Forensic police were spotted at the scene searching bins and combing over the area.

A cordon is currently in place while officers carry out investigations into why this happened and who was responsible.

National Express bus services 11A/C, 35, 50 and 76 were diverted this morning following the attack.

However, the A435 High Street has re-opened in both directions and traffic has returned to normal.

The police incident was between Springfield Drive and Sandhurst Road.

West Midlands Police has urged anyone with information can contact them via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website and quote log 255 of 26 April.