Crime · 8 November 2025

Woman in her 30s stabbed in neck during unprovoked Birmingham attack

A woman in her 30s is in a critical condition after being stabbed in the neck during what police described as an unprovoked attack in Birmingham city centre. The incident happened around 9 pm on Friday near Smallbrook Queensway. A man in his 20s was arrested shortly afterwards and remains in custody. Police said they are not seeking anyone else and have appealed for witnesses as investigations continue.

By BriefTea Editorial · 8 November 2025 at 12:25

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