A huge cordon has been put in place near Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square after two people were stabbed – this is a breaking news story
Police have cordoned off a huge area outside a UK library after a horror double stabbing. Emergency services swarmed to the Library of Birmingham in Centenary Square, adjacent to the Repertory Theatre.
Footage reveals three police vehicles at the scene, all with sirens blaring. A lorry was seen within the cordon, which extends from the fountain area towards The Hall of Memory, reports Birmingham Live.
A University of Birmingham student, who chose not to be named, told BirminghamLive: “I was at the library earlier but I didn’t know anything of it was happening.
“All of a sudden my friends came over and were like, ‘oh my god, have you seen outside?’” The student said it was “worrying” to find out a double stabbing had taken place. “In the centre of town is really worrying,” he added.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “We are currently at the scene of a stabbing in Centenary Square, Birmingham. A man in his 20s has been taken to hospital with potentially life-threatening stab wounds.
“A second man has sustained wounds to his hand. A cordon is in place while we carry out enquiries.
“Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting log 2914 of 11 June.”
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: We were called at 2.25pm to reports of a stabbing on Great Charles Street Queensway, Birmingham. One ambulance, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene.
“Upon arrival we found a man who was assessed and had sustained injuries not believed to be life threatening. He received advanced trauma care at the scene before being conveyed to hospital for further assessment.
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