Man arrested on suspicion of murder after woman found stabbed to death in Birmingham woodland

A murder investigation is underway after a woman was found stabbed to death in a woodland.

The woman was found with serious injuries in woodland off Freeth Street in Ladywood in Birmingham at around 8.45pm on Tuesday 1 August, but officers say nothing could be done to save her.

A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody.

Officers remain at the scene and there will be a police presence on Wednesday while enquiries continue.

West Midlands Police is appealing for anyone with information to get in touch by calling 101.

In a statement, West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to woodland off Freeth Street, Birmingham at around 8.45pm on Tuesday night to reports of a woman who had been stabbed. 

"Two ambulances, two paramedic officers and The Air Ambulance Service Critical Care Car with a doctor and critical care paramedic on board were sent to the scene.

"On arrival they found a woman who had suffered very serious injuries. 

"She was immediately given advanced life support by ambulance staff but sadly, despite everyone’s best efforts, she could not be saved and was confirmed dead at the scene."

A police spokesperson said: "We’ve arrested a man on suspicion of murder after a woman was found dead in Ladywood last night, August 1.

"A woman was found with serious injuries in woodland off Freeth Street at around 8.45pm. Sadly nothing could be done to save her."

They added: "A 30-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.

"We're still at the scene and a police presence will remain while we continue our enquiries."Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, quoting log 4534 of 1 August."

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