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Woman critically injured after being stabbed in neck in 'unprovoked attack' as man arrested

Police arrested a man in his 20s near to the scene and he is in custody

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Midlands Police closed a section of road directly outside Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre and New Street Station after a woman was stabbed in the neck on Friday evening.
Midlands Police closed a section of road directly outside Birmingham's Bullring shopping centre and New Street Station after a woman was stabbed in the neck on Friday evening. Picture: Alamy

By Alice Padgett

A woman is in critical condition after she was stabbed in the neck in what police believe to be "an unprovoked attack".

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West Midlands Police were called to Smallbrook Queensway, Birmingham, shortly before 9pm on Friday after reports of a stabbing.

The woman in her 30s suffered a "serious neck injury" and remains in hospital.

Police arrested a man in his 20s near to the scene. He remains in custody.

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Two police officers remained at the scene throughout the night.
Two police officers remained at the scene throughout the night. Picture: Alamy

Detective Inspector James Nix said: "We believe this was an unprovoked attack and are working to understand why it happened.

"We will have officers in the area today to continue our investigation and provide reassurance.

"We are not currently looking for anyone else in connection with this incident."

Several forensic tents were erected close to a bus stop.
Several forensic tents were erected close to a bus stop. Picture: Alamy

The force added: "Our officers are at the scene carrying out inquiries as we try to establish the exact circumstances of what happened."

Witnesses or anyone with information have been asked to contact West Midlands Police by calling 101 and quoting log 5503 of November 7.