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Man dies after stabbing outside 'birthday bash' pub event in Birmingham
Police are reviewing CCTV and seeking witnesses after a man in his 20s died in a stabbing at the venue.
- On Sunday, a man in his 20s was fatally stabbed in the car park of the Beggars Bush pub on Chester Road in Sutton Coldfield just before 02:00 BST, prompting West Midlands Police to launch a murder investigation.
- The stabbing occurred during a crowded event at the venue near Jockey Road, where online footage featured a singer performing a Sheeran song hours before the violence erupted.
- Officers are reviewing CCTV and speaking to witnesses to establish what happened, while the nearby Sainsbury was cordoned off as forensics teams swept the scene.
- Det Insp Stacey Follows of the Major Crime Unit said, "Our investigation is at an early stage, and our thoughts are with the man's family and friends today," urging witnesses to call 101 or use Live Chat.
- Councillor Husham Khan described the attack as "extremely serious" while a pub spokesperson confirmed the venue will remain closed as they work closely with police to complete their investigation.
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Murder probe launched after man stabbed outside pub hosting birthday party
A murder probe has been launched after a man was stabbed to death outside a pub hosting a birthday party.The victim, who was in his 20s, was found by police in the early hours of Sunday morning.Emergency services were called to the scene in Sutton Coldfield at around 2am on Sunday following reports of a knife attack.He was found in the car park of The Beggars Bush pub, on Chester Road, and pronounced dead at the scene. TRENDING Stories Videos Yo…
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