A murder investigation has been opened following a fatal stabbing at a public house in Sutton Coldfield during the early hours of Sunday morning.
The victim, a man in his 20s, was discovered in the car park of the Beggars Bush on Chester Road at approximately 02:00 BST. Emergency services attended the scene, but he was pronounced dead on arrival.
Detectives have begun gathering evidence and conducting interviews with those present. A substantial crowd had assembled at the venue for an organised event, according to West Midlands Police, and investigators are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or has relevant footage.
The Sainsbury's supermarket adjacent to the pub on Chester Road has been closed to the public as police maintain an active presence in the vicinity. Cordons have been erected around sections of the retail premises as the investigation continues.
What investigators are asking the public
Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Follows appealed for assistance from the community.
Our investigation is at an early stage, and our thoughts are with the man's family and friends today,she stated.
We will continue to support them as our investigation progresses, and I'd urge anyone who saw what happened, or who has dashcam or CCTV to get in touch with us as soon as possible.
Key Facts
- The victim was found in the car park of the Beggars Bush pub on Chester Road
- The incident occurred just before 02:00 BST on Sunday morning
- A large number of people were present at the venue for an event
- Police are reviewing CCTV footage and appealing for witness statements and dashcam evidence
- The nearby Sainsbury's supermarket has been closed and cordoned off as part of the investigation
