Manhunt launched for knifeman who ‘randomly’ slashed 4 folks in rampage outdoors outlets

Armed police and emergency services rushed to the scene at Hawthorn Road and Kingstanding Road, Birmingham, at around 6.30am yesterday, Saturday, following reports of a knifeman

In a chilling incident, a knife-wielding man reportedly “randomly” attacked four pedestrians outside shops in Birmingham during a horrifying spree, as per police reports.

Armed officers and emergency services were called to Hawthorn Road and Kingstanding Road around 6.30am yesterday, Saturday, March 22, following alerts of a man brandishing a knife. Initially, West Midlands Police reported two civilians injured, with one rushed to hospital.

However, an update today revealed that four individuals were slashed, and a CCTV image was released of another man believed to have been wounded who has yet to come forward. Officers are urging this man, or anyone who recognises him, to get in touch, as reported by BirminghamLive.

A suspect arrested yesterday remains in custody. The force stated: “We are continuing our investigation after a number of people were assaulted in Kingstanding this weekend.

“A 32 year old man remains in custody after four people were slashed at with a knife in the area around Blenheim Way yesterday. Fortunately no-one was seriously injured in the incident. Officers have been carrying out local enquiries and have been gathering CCTV footage to help with their investigation.”, reports the Mirror.

“A potential fifth victim has been identified who our officers would like to speak to. We appreciate this is not the clearest image, but we’re hoping someone who knows the man may be able to put him in touch with us so we can make sure he is okay. If you know more about what happened, contact us via 101 or Live chat quoting log 659 of 22 March.”

The attack comes days after a student was left fighting for his life after two teenagers randomly attacked him in a busy city centre. Ramaray Treasure and Leon Sykes chased the complete stranger through Sheffield and, once they caught up, repeatedly stabbed him before walking away laughing.

The bloodthirsty attack happened during the early hours of Sunday, March 9, and thankfully was put to stop when a member of the public ran across the road to the student’s aid.

Both Treasure, of Tansley Street in Sheffield, and Sykes, of Victoria Street in Stocksbridge, ran from the scene, but were tracked down by CCTV operators, as reported by Yorkshire Live. Detective Constable Gareth Rees, the officer in charge of the case for South Yorkshire Police,said: “Treasure and Sykes launched an horrendous and random attack on a victim who they chased through a busy city centre street and stabbed multiple times in full view of passersby and a businessman operating a food truck.

“The attack was interrupted by an incredibly brave member of the public who rushed to the man’s aid. The victim suffered extremely serious injuries which were initially considered to be life-threatening, and he is still dealing with the effects of the attack to this day.

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