Detectives launch murder probe after woman is fatally stabbed

January 29, 2022 Ava

Detectives have launched a murder probe after a woman was stabbed to death late last night.

The woman, who was in her 40s, was discovered with ‘significant injuries’ on Garrison Lane, a suburban street in Birmingham on Friday evening.

Paramedics rushed to the scene, but despite their best efforts she died on the pavement before reaching a hospital.

The road has been cordoned off by West Midlands Police as forensic teams scour the surrounding area for evidence in their murder inquiry.

It is understood the woman, who has not been named by police, suffered fatal stab and slash wounds. No arrests have yet been made.

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Forensic teams carry out their investigation after a woman in her 40s was stabbed to death in Garrison Lane, Birmingham on Friday evening

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It is understood the woman, who has not been named by police, suffered fatal stab and slash wounds. No arrests have yet been made. Pictured: The scene in North Holme, Birmingham on Saturday morning

Police are now urgently appealing for any information surrounding the woman’s murder.

Any potential witnesses are being encouraged to come forward to aid the police’s investigation.

DI Jim Colclough from West Midlands Police’s homicide unit said: ‘Our thoughts are with the woman’s family at this really sad time.

‘They are now being supported by specialist officers as they come to terms with what has happened.

‘Our investigations are in the early stages, and a scene is currently being held around Garrison Lane as we continue to forensically examine the area. So we thank members of the public for their patience.

‘We know this is a busy area and we are appealing for anyone with dash cam footage or CCTV, or anyone who witnessed anything to contact us.’

On social media a witness told how she tried to help the woman. She wrote: ‘Unknown if she made it or not I pray she has – this world is so messed up I hope for change.’

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The woman, who was in her 40s, was discovered with ‘significant injuries’ on Garrison Lane, a suburban street in Birmingham on Friday evening

Inspector Harjit Ubhi from Birmingham West station said: ‘This is truly a tragic incident and my heart goes out to the woman’s family’

‘We know this will be a huge shock to neighbours and the local community. There will be an increase in police presence around the area to offer reassurance to people with concerns.’

Anyone with information can contact police via Live Chat or by calling 101, quoting log 3492 of 28/01/22.

Source: Thanks msn.com