Birmingham nightclub stabbing leaves victim ‘seriously ill’ – CCTV appeal

A man has been stabbed in a Birmingham nightclub, prompting police to release images of two men they want to speak to in connection with the attack. The incident happened at a club in Lower Temple Street in the Newtown area of ​​the city shortly after 3.30pm last Sunday (May 5) over the bank holiday weekend.

The victim, aged 30, was stabbed in the leg, said to have been with a “glass bottle”. Police said he remains “seriously ill in hospital”. Now the force has released images of two men who officers would like to speak to in connection with the incident. They believe the incident was also filmed.

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The first man is black, wearing a black cap with white writing on it, a beige sweater with black stripes down the side over a white t-shirt. He wears light colored pants and white sneakers.

The second man is black and wears a black hat with a white hoodie and a black trim.

Launching the appeal, a West Midlands Police spokesman said: “We are releasing images of two men we want to speak to following a stabbing in Birmingham. Shortly after 3.30am on Sunday morning, a 30-year-old man was stabbed in the leg at a club in Lower Tower Street.

“He remains seriously ill in hospital and we hope that anyone who was there that night will recognize these two men. We recognize these are not the clearest images but anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat or 101 quoting crime number 20/466670/24.”

The statement continued: “You can also report anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. We are also aware that the incident may have been filmed. Anyone with images or photographs showing what happened can submit them via our public major incident portal here https://mipp.police.uk/operation/20HQ23C20-PO1 or scan the QR code.”