Man in his 50s is stabbed to death after his car was rammed off the road by another vehicle and he was attacked by a gang in Birmingham
- Man in his 50s stabbed to death in Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, last night
- He was in a car when it was rammed by another vehicle before the fatal attack
A man was stabbed to death last night after a car he was travelling in was rammed by another vehicle and then attacked by a gang.
The victim, in his 50s, sustained ‘serious inquiries’ and died following the knife attack in Castle Bromwich, West Midlands, yesterday evening.
At around 8.15pm, officers were called to Chester Road following reports that a man had been stabbed.
Investigators believe the victim had been travelling in a car which was rammed by another vehicle.
He was then attacked by a number of people who then fled from the scene, they say.
The scene where a man was stabbed to death in Chester Road, Castle Bromwich, last night
Police are at the scene as a murder investigation gets underway after a man in his 50s was stabbed to death
A black Ford Fiesta at the scene was left damaged after crashing into railings near a pedestrian crossing.
A red Ford Focus, a black Vauxhall Corsa and a Jeep were also abandoned at the scene, which remained sealed off by police this morning.
Police said a murder investigation is now underway to identify ‘exactly what happened and why’ and catch those responsible.
DCI Dave Sanders said: ‘We’re supporting the man’s family during this deeply distressing time.
‘I’d like to hear from anyone who saw what happened or who was in the area at the time and may have dash cam footage to please get in touch.
‘It could be vital to our investigation.’
A car the victim had been travelling in was rammed off the road before he was attacked. Pictured: One of the vehicles involved
Cars abandoned at the scene were damaged after the attack on a man in his 50s last night
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: ‘We were called at 8.13pm to an incident on Chester Road in Kingshurst, Birmingham.
‘Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and The Air Ambulance Service Critical Care Car attended the scene. Upon arrival we found a man.
‘He was assessed by ambulance staff and had sustained life threatening injuries.
‘They administered advanced life support to him but unfortunately, it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.’
No arrests have currently be made.
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