A man has been arrested on suspicion of murdering another man who was stabbed in the head in bookmakers Paddy Power today.
The victim, who is thought to be a customer, was attacked at 12.45pm in what police say was an ‘isolated incident’.
Police dashed to the bookies, in Rookery Road, Handsworth, Birmingham where they found a man with severe head injuries.
Police are investigating a fatal stabbing in this Paddy Power bookies in Birmingham
The victim was pronounced dead at the scene. A man was arrested nearby.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: ‘On arrival at the bookmakers, a man was found with severe head injuries. Due to the extent of his injuries, he was pronounced dead at the scene.
‘At this stage, this is believed to be an isolated incident. A cordon is in place and enquiries are on-going.
‘The road has been closed at Newcombe Road at the junction with Rookery Road. Buses are currently being diverted away from the area.’
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