Birmingham murder probe as man dies and another fights for life in hospital

A man died after he was found seriously injured at the scene on Hunters Road in Lozells

Detectives have launched a murder probe in Birmingham after a man died and another is fighting for his life in hospital. Police set up a blue forensic tent on Hunters Road in Lozells.

West Midlands Police said a man was found seriously injured and sadly nothing could be done to save him just before 12.30am today, Monday, September 30. A second man who was also found hurt is currently in a serious condition in hospital.

Police said they are working to establish exactly what happened and who was involved. No arrests have been made and the investigation is ongoing.

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In a statement, police said: "We've started a murder investigation after a man found with serious injuries in a Lozells street has died. We were called to Hunters Road, near the junction of Villa Road, at just before 12.25am today (30 September).

"A man was discovered seriously injured and sadly nothing could be done to save him. A second man who was also found hurt and is currently in a serious condition in hospital.

"We're currently working to establish exactly what happened and who was involved. We're reviewing CCTV and carrying out house-to-house enquiries as we investigate. A scene is currently in place.

"Anyone with information, or potentially has dash cam or other footage which may assist us, is asked to contact us. You can do this via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote 33 of 30/9/24."

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