West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation has been launched after a man died following a dispute at a property in Birmingham last night (7 Apr).

Officers were called to the address on Woodhurst Road around 11pm where a 27-year-old man was found with stab wounds. He was taken to hospital but sadly died this morning (8 Apr).

A 43-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody.

Forensic examinations are being carried out at the property and officers are speaking to local residents.

Detective Inspector Michelle Allen, from the force’s homicide unit, said: “We are in the early stages of our enquiry, but we will be questioning the man in custody today.

“Anyone with information should contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101.”

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