Murder investigation launched after man found in Sparkbook, three arrests made

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man was found with fatal injuries in Walford Road, Sparkbrook earlier this evening.

Police were called to reports of suspicious activity just after 7pm this evening.

On arrival, they found the man with serious injuries and despite the best efforts of medics he was pronounced dead at the scene.

Three men have been arrested on suspicion of murder and are currently in police custody for questioning.

A cordon remains in place which is likely to be held overnight and house to house enquiries are continuing.

Detective Inspector Warren Hines, from Force CID, said: “We are working to establish what has happened this evening, which has led to the sad death of this man.

“At present the circumstances are less than clear so I would ask anyone who was in the area at the time and saw or heard anything suspicious to get in touch with me personally as soon as they can quoting log number 2488 of 6 November.”

Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am to midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.