West Midlands Police have arrested a man in Selly Oak this morning (Monday 7th September) after an appeal for information to help find the man responsible for a string of city centre stabbings in the early hours of yesterday morning (Sunday 6th September).
Officers still want to speak to any witnesses who have not yet come forward as part of their ongoing investigation.
The 27 year old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and seven counts of attempted murder after the shocking attacks which left which left one man dead and several more injured.
Police released CCTV images of a suspect yesterday and this morning confirmed that the suspect was detained at an address in Selly Oak at around 4am.
At this stage, investigating officers believe the incidents – which took place in four locations across the city centre between 12.30am and 2.20am on Sunday – were random attacks.
A 23 year old man sadly suffered fatal stab injuries in Irving Street. Another man and a woman, aged 19 and 32, suffered serious stab wounds and remain in hospital in a critical condition. Five other people, aged between 23 and 33, were less seriously hurt.
The first attack happened in Constitution Hill followed by further stabbings in Livery Street, Irving Street and finally Hurst Street.
Birmingham Police Commander, Chief Superintendent Steve Graham, said: “Officers worked through yesterday and into the early hours of this morning in a bid to trace the man we believe responsible for these terrible crimes.
“We issued CCTV footage of the suspect and had a strong response from the public. I’d like to thank everyone who shared our appeal and who provided information to the investigation.
“One line of enquiry ultimately led us to an address in the Selly Oak area this morning where a man was arrested.
“Clearly this is a crucial development but our investigation continues. We still need to speak to any witnesses who saw what happened who’ve not yet spoken to us, or anyone who may have video footage or photos of the incidents or the attacker.
“We have a hotline number and a dedicated web page where you can submit information, photos and videos.”
A Hotline has been set up for anyone with info. Please call 0800 056 0944.
Photos or video can be uploaded to a dedicated web page for the operation.
