Overview
- West Midlands Police identified the deceased as Ali Alshmari, 30, following Tuesday’s attack on Bridge Road in Alum Rock.
- A 32-year-old man was arrested at the scene and remains in custody on suspicion of murder.
- Investigators recovered a knife believed to have been used and are reviewing CCTV, dashcam and mobile footage via a public portal.
- A woman in her 50s suffered hand injuries during the incident and has been discharged from hospital.
- Firearms officers responded, a nearby school and nursery were placed in lockdown, and police say the case is not being treated as terrorism-related.