A murder investigation has been launched after a man in his 20s died following a stabbing at a pub in Sutton Coldfield. The victim was discovered in the car park of the Beggars Bush pub on Chester Road just before 02:00 BST on Sunday and was confirmed dead at the scene.
West Midlands Police said a large number of people are believed to have been at the venue for an event. Officers have started reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to witnesses.
Det Ch Insp Stacey Follows stated that the investigation is at an early stage and urged anyone with information, dashcam, or CCTV to contact the police. The nearby Sainsbury's supermarket on Chester Road has been closed due to a police presence in the area.