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Ryan Merrifield

Man 'murdered' after being rammed off road in car and stabbed to death

Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death on the street.

Officers said they are hunting a number of people who fled the scene in Solihull, West Midlands.

The victim, aged in his 50s, was attacked on Chester Road just before 8.15pm yesterday (April 18).

West Midlands Police said it's believed the victim had been travelling in a car which was rammed by another vehicle.

He was found with serious injuries, but tragically could not be saved.

Specialist trained officers are supporting the man's family.

Did you witness this incident? Let us know at webnews@mirror.co.uk

Multiple people are said to have fled the scene (Birmingham Mail /Darren Quinton)

Police are also appealing for dashcam footage from drivers who were in the area at the time.

In a statement, police said: "We've launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death in Castle Bromwich. We were called to Chester Road just before 8.15pm yesterday (April 18).

"A man in his 50s was found with serious injuries and sadly nothing could be done to save him. It's believed he had been travelling in a car which was rammed by another vehicle.

A forensic tents has been erected (Darren Quinton)

"He was then attacked by a number of people who then fled from the scene. We're carrying out extensive enquiries to establish exactly what happened and why and to identify those responsible."

DCI Dave Sanders added: "We're supporting the man's family during this deeply distressing time.

"I'd like to hear from anyone who saw what happened or who was in the area at the time and may have dash cam footage to please get in touch.

A car left at the scene (Darren Quinton)

"It could be vital to our investigation."

Contact police via Live Chat on their website, or by calling 101, and quote log 4840 of 18 April. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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