Birmingham ‘stabbing’ in Alum Rock as man’s dying places faculty in lockdown

On Mar 3, 2026

Following armed police swarming a street close to a primary school in Birmingham over reports of a suspected stabbing, it has been confirmed that a man in his 20s has lost his life.

West Midlands Police attended reports of a man being seriously injured at Alum Rock at around 12:06pm today (3 March). A woman was also found injured but it is not believed to be life threatening.

Police confirmed that a 32-year-old man had been arrested and remains in police custody.

West Midlands Police said: “A man has died following a stabbing in Alum Rock earlier today (3 March). We were called to Bridge Road at 12.06pm following reports a man had been seriously injured.

“We can now confirm that a man in his 20s has sadly died. A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing and remains in police custody.

Police at the scene in Alum Rock, Birmingham this afternoon following a stabbing. March 3, 2026. // Police have made an arrest after a man was stabbed in Alum Rock, Birmingham, this afternoon (Tues). They were called to Bridge Road after at 12.06pm following reports a man had been seriously injured. Firearms officers were deployed to the incident as part of the response. A 32-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the stabbing and is currently in police custody. A woman also sustained injuries not believed to be life threatening or changing.
Photo released 03/03/2026 — A man died from his injures following the incident
(Image: Anita Maric / SWNS)

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“A woman also sustained injuries not believed to be life threatening or changing. A number of firearms officers – uniformed and plain clothed – attended the incident today.

“Their deployment is routine when responding to a serious incident where a weapon has been used in a public place. The incident is not being treated as terrorism related.”

Detective Superintendent James Munro from West Midlands Police, said: “Our thoughts remain with the man’s family at this time. We believe this to be a contained incident with a man in custody.

“We are reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to a number of people in the area. But would appeal to anyone who has any information to get in touch.

A Police Incident Support Unit van at the scene in Alum Rock after armed police were called after a man was seriously injured in a lunchtime stabbing in Birmingham. A nearby nursery in Bridge Road, Alum Rock, was placed in lockdown after witnesses saw a man stabbing another man in the street shortly after midday on Tuesday. Picture date: Tuesday March 3, 2026. PA Photo. Photo credit should read: Jacob King/PA Wire — Police have confirmed an arrest has been made
(Image: PA)

“We understand how deeply distressing and concerning this incident is and we will have extra officers in the area to offer reassurance to the community.”

“A public portal has been set-up for anyone who might have any footage including mobile phone and dash-cam. You can upload footage here.

“We would urge witnesses or people with information, including mobile phone or dashcam footage, to please contact us on 101 quoting log number 2105 of 3 March. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”

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