Man taken to hospital with stab wounds after attack in Birmingham

A man in his 20s is in hospital with suspected life-changing injuries after he was seriously injured in an attack in Birmingham.

Officers from West Midlands Police say they are investigating after a man suffered stab wounds in Stockland Green last night (31 March).

It happened at around 8.30pm in Fentham Road.

Slade Road in Erdington had been completely sealed off this afternoon, April 1.West Midlands Police officers swooped on the Birmingham suburb and a blue tent had been erected outside a city property.

A statement from police reads: "We are investigating after a man in his 20s was seriously injured after an attack in Stockland Green last night (31 March).

"The incident happened at around 8:30pm on Fentham Road.The victim suffered stab wounds to his stomach and is understood to have been trapped between a car and a wall.

"He was taken to hospital with injuries believed to be life changing. Our enquires are ongoing.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101 quoting 20/346967/24."

A significant police presence could be seen in Slade Road at the junction of Fentham Road.A portion of the street was sealed off by blue and white tape, and police cars were stationed at either side.

A blue police tent had been set up, and residents reported officers conducting searches of drains.No cars or pedestrians were allowed through through the cordon and Slade Road remains closed at the junction of Fentham Road.