Status: 09/06/2020 9:21 am

Several people were injured with stab weapons in Birmingham, UK, overnight. An area in the city center has been cordoned off and the police are on site. Talk about a “serious incident.”

Several people were stabbed in central Birmingham overnight. British police speak of a “serious incident”. She did not want to reveal any details about the number of injuries or the possible motives for the crime. You don’t want to speculate on why at this early stage of the investigation.

The incident took place around 1.30am (CEST). After that, the police received several calls. The people of Birmingham have been encouraged to avoid the area. Meanwhile, the area has been cordoned off. Forensics are investigating the area.

According to information from the BBC, the streets of the so-called gay town are cordoned off. The area is not only known for its restaurants, bars and clubs, but also for being a meeting place for the LGBTQ community. During the corona pandemic, streets were closed to vehicles so that more people could stay in front of stores.

Five injured also in London

Knife stabs are a big problem in the UK. In recent years there have been repeated incidents in front of bars and clubs. But stabbing and cutting weapons were also used repeatedly in terrorist attacks.

Five people were also stabbed in London. The incident occurred on Saturday night in the southeast of the British capital. Five people were arrested, according to Scotland Yard. The background to the incident in London was initially unclear, and there is probably no connection to the events in Birmingham.


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