Murder investigation launched after stabbing in Redditch

UPDATE 4.30pm 28 April: It is said the victim was wearing grey joggers and a black coat. He was riding an e-scooter prior to the incident. 

A murder investigation has been launched after a man was found with a stab wound in Redditch today (Tuesday 28 April).

Officers were called to Martley Close shortly after 8.35am to a report a man had been stabbed.

A 41-year-old man was found with a stab wound to his chest and taken to hospital by paramedics. Despite best efforts from medical staff, the victim died a short time later.

It is believed the stabbing took place in the underpass which leads from Longdon Close to Martley Close and Woodrow Centre.

No arrests have yet been made, and extensive enquiries are now underway.

Detective Chief Inspector Gareth Lougher from the Major Investigations Unit said:

“Officers were quickly deployed to a report of a stabbing in Redditch this morning, where a man was found with a life-threatening injury.

“He sadly later passed away in hospital, and our thoughts are with his family and loved ones at this difficult time.

“Officers have been carrying out extensive enquiries since this morning, including reviewing CCTV and conducting house to house visits.

“The victim was wearing dark clothing when he was found and we believe he may have been riding an e-scooter prior to the incident.

“We would like to hear from anyone who may have seen anyone matching this description in the area. We also want to see dashcam footage which might show anyone in the area this morning.

"Information that may seem very small, could be vital to us establishing how the victim came to suffer the fatal injury. Please get in touch if you have any information which could help by calling 999 and quoting reference 00069_I_28042026 to report information.“An increased police presence can be expected over the coming days, and we urge the community to speak to their local officers if they have any concerns."

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