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British police say one person was killed and seven more injured after a series of stabbings in a busy nightlife area of central England’s city of Birmingham.
West Midlands Police said officers were called in to report a stabbing in the city center shortly after midnight Sunday (local time). That was soon followed by reports of other stabbings in the area.
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A police officer and vehicles are seen on a cordon in Birmingham after several people were stabbed.
“A man has tragically died,” police said.
“Another man and woman have suffered serious injuries and five others have also been injured, although their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.”
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Police believe the incidents are related.
“We can now confirm that we have launched a murder investigation following the events in Birmingham city center,” police said.
Chief Superintendent Steve Graham, who is responsible for policing in Birmingham, called the stabbings “tragic, shocking and understandably terrifying.”
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British police have launched a murder investigation following the stabbings.
“We have well-rehearsed plans to deal with major incidents. Your safety is always our priority and that is why you will see an increase in officers on the streets, ”he said.
“Rest assured that we are doing absolutely everything possible to find the culprit and try to understand what exactly happened.”
Previously, emergency services were on site to ensure that the injured received medical attention. Police said the response would continue “for some time” and urged people to stay away from the area.
– Things and AP
