A man died after being involved in disorder in Handsworth

A general view of Holyhead Road, Handsworth(Image: BirminghamLive)

A man has died after a violent disorder broke out in Birmingham.

West Midlands Police and paramedics were called to a supermarket car park on Soho Road, Handsworth, where they found an injured man in cardiac arrest around 12.45pm on Monday (Feb 2).

The 40-year-old patient was taken to hospital where he sadly died on Wednesday afternoon (Feb 4).

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Detectives understand the victim was involved in a disorder which broke out in the Soho Road/Holyhead Road area before he was found.

A 34-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday (Feb 3) on suspicion of attempted murder and has been bailed pending further enquiries.

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A second 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and has also been released under investigation.

Police are trawling CCTV and asking anyone with information to contact them

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A statement said: “We are investigating after a man died after being found with serious injuries in Handsworth.

“Just after 12.45pm on Monday, February 2, we were called to reports of man in cardiac arrest in a supermarket car park on Soho Road.

“Sadly, the 40-year-old man died in hospital yesterday afternoon.

“His family have been informed and is being supported by specialist detectives.

“Our thoughts are with his loved ones at this distressing time.

“We understand the man was involved in a disorder in the Soho Road/Holyhead Road area prior to him being found.

“As part of our enquiries, a 34-year-old man was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of attempted murder and has been bailed pending further enquiries.

“A second 34-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and has been released under investigation.

“We’re reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to witnesses as part of our investigation.”