"This is a tragic and violent attack which has cost the life of Mr Alshmari, and left a woman injured. We are doing everything we can to establish exactly what happened and why, and the public's response has been fantastic. We've had CCTV, dashcam and mobile footage shared with us, which has been very helpful for the investigation."
"We know that this happened close to a school, and we are meeting with members of the local community today to discuss their concerns and offer them reassurance. We understand how deeply distressing and concerning this incident is and we will have extra officers in the area to offer reassurance to the community."
"We believe this to be a contained incident with a man in custody. We are reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to a number of people in the area."
Ali Alshmari, 30, was pronounced dead at the scene after being stabbed on Bridge Road in Alum Rock, Birmingham on Tuesday. A 32-year-old male was arrested in connection with the attack. Another woman suffered hand injuries but was discharged from hospital. The knife used in the attack was recovered and is being examined. Firearms officers attended as routine procedure for serious incidents involving weapons in public places. The incident is not terrorism-related. A nearby school was placed in lockdown following the stabbing. Police are reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to witnesses. Detective Superintendent James Munro stated the incident appears contained and urged the public to share any footage or information to aid the investigation.
Read at www.independent.co.uk
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