Neighbours describe ‘blood-curdling screams’ when man in his 20s was hacked to death with a machete in horrific daylight attack as police hunt killer
- Man in his 20s found bleeding in Wolverhampton on Monday and died at scene
- Detectives last night launched a manhunt for the killer who made away on foot
- Neighbours described hearing shouts of ‘don’t do it’ and screams before attack
Neighbours have described hearing ‘bloody-curdling screams’ when a man in his 20s was hacked to death with a machete in a horrific daylight attack.
Police rushed to Heath Town, Wolverhampton at 5.20pm on Monday after receiving reports a man had been attacked with a blade.
The victim, in his 20s, was found bleeding in the front garden of a block of flats and pronounced dead at the scene.
Detectives last night launched a manhunt for the killer who made away on foot following the terrifying attack.
Residents living nearby today told how they heard ‘blood-curdling screams’ and shouts of ‘don’t do it’ shortly before the fatal attack.
Police rushed to Heath Town, Wolverhampton (pictured: Chervil Rise) at 5.20pm on Monday after receiving reports a man had been attacked with a blade
One resident said: ‘I’d just been to the bins at the back of the flats when I heard awful blood curdling screams.
‘It’s normally loud around here with kids playing out and music going but this was different. I ran inside and a few minutes later the place was crawling with police.
‘A friend of mine lives closer to where it happened and told me they heard someone shouting “no no don’t do it!”‘
Another resident, Mandy, said: ‘There are loads of rumours about it being a love triangle or a drug deal gone wrong.
‘Either way a young fella is dead and there’s a killer on the loose. It’s pretty scary considering how many young families live round here.’
The victim, in his 20s, was found bleeding in the front garden of a block of flats and pronounced dead at the scene
Detectives last night launched a manhunt for the killer who made away on foot following the terrifying attack
West Midlands Police last night confirmed a murder investigation has been launched into the death.
A spokesperson said: ‘We’ve launched a murder enquiry after a man was stabbed in a Wolverhampton street on July 13.
‘We received a 999 call just after 5.20pm reporting a man having been attached with a machete in Chervil Rise, Wolverhampton.
‘The victim – who is believed to be in his 20s – was pronounced dead at the scene and we’ve cordoned off the area for a full forensic examination.’
Residents living nearby today told how they heard ‘blood-curdling screams’ and shouts of ‘don’t do it’ shortly before the fatal attack
The force are now appealing for information and ask any witnesses to come forward.
‘It’s understood the offender ran off on foot and we’re now appealing for witnesses to get in touch,’ a spokesperson added.
‘Anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed what happened, or who saw a man running away, is asked to message us on Live Chat via our website or call 101 quoting log 3705 from 13 July.’