In the early hours of Saturday morning, a city street in Birmingham became the scene of a serious stabbing incident that has left a man in his 40s hospitalised with significant injuries. The attack, which occurred on Dudley Road near its junction with Bellefield Road, prompted a swift response from West Midlands Police.

Shortly before 1:30 am, police were called to the scene where they discovered the injured man, who had sustained a severe slash wound. He was quickly transported to the hospital, where he remains in a stable condition, according to a statement from West Midlands Police released on Saturday afternoon.

Following the incident, four individuals have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. The suspects include three men aged 34, 29, and 26, along with a 22-year-old woman. All four are currently in police custody as the investigation continues.

West Midlands Police are appealing to the public for help in piecing together the events leading up to the attack. Authorities believe several people were present in the area at the time and are urging anyone who witnessed the stabbing or has relevant information to come forward.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police stated: "We are appealing for witnesses or for anyone with any mobile phone or dashcam footage to please contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101, quoting crime reference number 20/666697/24. Alternatively, you can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. You can also send images or video by going to Public Portal (mipp.police.uk)."

In response to the incident, additional police officers will be patrolling the area to provide reassurance to the local community.

This serious incident highlights the ongoing efforts by West Midlands Police to ensure public safety and bring those responsible for violent crimes to justice. If you have any information that could assist in their investigation, please do not hesitate to reach out.

Stay tuned for updates on this developing story.