Authorities have reported the arrests of three men in connection with a stabbing that took place at The Navigation Inn, a branch of JD Wetherspoon located in Kings Norton, Birmingham. West Midlands Police responded to the scene around 11:15 PM on Saturday night, where they found a woman and two men who had been injured and were later admitted to the hospital for treatment.
Following the incident, both injured men were arrested, while another 19-year-old suspect was apprehended shortly after midnight following a police pursuit. He is currently held on suspicion of attempted murder amid ongoing investigations into the incident.
The West Midlands Police have pointed out that their region has the highest rate of recorded knife crime in England and Wales, with statistics indicating 178 knife-related offences per 100,000 residents between April 2023 and March 2024, amounting to 5,268 cases. In comparison, the London Metropolitan Police area reported 169 offences per 100,000 of the population.
In a statement, West Midlands Police confirmed the arrests following the pub stabbing and reported that they are conducting inquiries, including reviewing CCTV footage and reaching out to local residents for information. They are urging anyone with relevant information, such as video footage, to come forward to aid in the investigation.
7 Comments
Marishka
Authorities need to take a stronger stance on knife crime. Arrests are not enough; we need real prevention measures.
Pupsik
It’s disgraceful to see that people can’t even enjoy a night out at a pub without fear of violence.
Marishka
This kind of violence is becoming far too common in our society. What are we doing to protect our communities?
Pupsik
The fact that knife crime is on the rise in the West Midlands is shocking. Why isn’t more being done?
Marishka
The police need to start thinking outside the box to deal with this escalating violence; the current methods don’t seem to work.
Loubianka
It's tragic that this happened, but at least the police are handling it with urgency. Support our law enforcement!
Barachiel
Big respect to West Midlands Police for their proactive approach to crime. Their dedication is commendable!