Kingstanding stabbing: Knifeman ‘randomly’ attacks 4 passersby in rampage outside shops as harrowing CCTV released
FOUR people were slashed and a “fifth victim” hurt after a knifeman went on the rampage outside shops.
Armed police and paramedics descended on Hawthorn Road and Kingstanding Road in Birmingham at around 6.30am yesterday.
West Midlands Police initially said two members of the public were injured, one of whom was taken to hospital.
In an update today, detectives said four people were slashed and released a CCTV image of a man also thought to have been injured who has not yet come forward.
Officers urged the man, or anyone who recognised him, to contact them.
A man who was arrested yesterday remains in custody.
The force said in a statement: “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 a 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.
“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.”