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Birmingham murder inquiry after man stabbed to death in street | Birmingham murder inquiry after man stabbed to death in street |
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The victim died at the scene on Washington Drive in Handsworth Wood | The victim died at the scene on Washington Drive in Handsworth Wood |
A murder investigation has been launched after a 29-year-old man was stabbed to death in Birmingham. | A murder investigation has been launched after a 29-year-old man was stabbed to death in Birmingham. |
Paramedics "battled to save" the victim after he was found injured in Washington Drive, Handsworth Wood, just after 23:00 BST on Friday, West Midlands Police said. | Paramedics "battled to save" the victim after he was found injured in Washington Drive, Handsworth Wood, just after 23:00 BST on Friday, West Midlands Police said. |
He was confirmed dead at the scene, the force added. | He was confirmed dead at the scene, the force added. |
A manhunt has been launched for the killer and a cordon remains in place in the area. | A manhunt has been launched for the killer and a cordon remains in place in the area. |
Officers are conducting house-to-house inquiries and patrols are being be stepped up. | Officers are conducting house-to-house inquiries and patrols are being be stepped up. |
Det Insp Jim Mahon said: "We are in the very early stages of our enquiry and we are asking anyone with information who hasn't already spoken to us to come forward. | Det Insp Jim Mahon said: "We are in the very early stages of our enquiry and we are asking anyone with information who hasn't already spoken to us to come forward. |
"The victim's family have been informed and we have specialist family liaison officers with them after hearing this devastating news." | "The victim's family have been informed and we have specialist family liaison officers with them after hearing this devastating news." |
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