Murder probe after man ‘rammed off the road’ and stabbed to death

Andy Wells
Updated
A black Ford Fiesta was left damaged after crashing into railings near a pedestrian crossing in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. (SWNS)
A black Ford Fiesta was left damaged after crashing into railings near a pedestrian crossing in Castle Bromwich, Birmingham. (SWNS)

Police in Birmingham have launched a murder investigation after a man’s car was rammed off the road before he was stabbed to death.

The victim, aged in his 50s, was found with serious stab wounds by emergency services who rushed to the scene in Chester Road, in the Castle Bromwich area of the city, just before 8.15pm on Tuesday night.

West Midlands Police said it was believed the victim, whose identity has yet been revealed, had been travelling in a car when it was rammed off the road by another vehicle.

The victim, aged in his 50’s, was declared dead at the scene. (SWNS)
The victim, aged in his 50’s, was declared dead at the scene. (SWNS)

The victim is then believed to have been attacked by “a number of people”, who fled from the scene following the incident.

Paramedics who arrived were unable to save the man’s life and he was declared dead at the scene.

Photographs show a black Ford Fiesta left damaged after crashing into railings near a pedestrian crossing.

Cars involved in the incident were visibly damaged after they were left at the scene. (SWNS)
Cars involved in the incident were visibly damaged after they were left at the scene. (SWNS)

A red Ford Focus, a black Vauxhall Corsa and a Jeep could also be seen abandoned at the scene, which remained sealed off by police on Wednesday morning.

A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "We're carrying out extensive enquiries to establish exactly what happened and why and to identify those responsible."

Detective Chief Inspector Dave Sanders added: "We're supporting the man's family during this deeply distressing time.

A red Ford Focus, a black Vauxhall Corsa and a Jeep could also be seen abandoned at the scene. (SWNS)
A red Ford Focus, a black Vauxhall Corsa and a Jeep could also be seen abandoned at the scene. (SWNS)

"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."

Anyone with information can contact police online, or by calling 101, and quoting log 4840 of 18 April. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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