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Parts of Erdington High Street have been cordoned off today after police discovered a man with “life threatening injuries” yesterday evening.
A police investigation has been launched to find out what happened to the man, who is now in hospital, after patrolling officers found him at 7:30pm on Thursday 6 June.
At the time of writing there is no confirmation on how the man suffered his injuries, and police have not stated if it was or was not a result of any violent attack.
Several outlets around the Halifax Building Society and Craft Bakery, opposite the top of Harrison Road, have been sealed off with blue and white police tape whilst officers conduct their inquiries.
Shops have shut down to allow the investigation, with many workers sent home this morning.
A statement from West Midlands Police confirmed: “An investigation has been launched after a man was found with serious injuries in Erdington High Street.
“Officers patrolling the area found a man with serious injuries in Erdington High Street, at around 7.30pm on Thursday 6th June.
“He was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries, where he remains.
“A scene is currently being held to establish the circumstances as to how the man was injured.”
Police are further asking for anyone to contact them with information that may assist their inquiries, whilst assuring concerned members of the public there will be “a police presence” on the High Street whilst they conduct their investigation.
A spokesperson for the force added: “If you saw anything or can help with the investigation, you can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101 quoting log 4572 of 6 June.
“Officers will continues to patrol the area and a police presence will remain to reassure the community.”
A spokesperson form West Midlands Ambulance Service added: “We were called at 7.31pm to an incident on High Street, Erdington. One ambulance attended the scene.
“Upon arrival we found a man in a serious condition.
“He received treatment from ambulance staff at the scene before being conveyed to hospital for further treatment.”
Maybe the police should look into the ppl standing in the corner drinking n selling drugs..n hey how they was not there tonight the day after all this happened. We have bein telling them for years what has bein goin on.but they walk on bye but now more of our tax payers money investigaten this.