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A heavily pregnant woman is fighting for her life after being stabbed in Sutton Coldfield.A heavily pregnant woman is fighting for her life after being stabbed in Sutton Coldfield.
The 40-year-old was taken away from the scene by air ambulance at around 4pm. On Friday night West Midlands police said that her baby “has been born in hospital and is doing well”, although she remains in a critical condition.The 40-year-old was taken away from the scene by air ambulance at around 4pm. On Friday night West Midlands police said that her baby “has been born in hospital and is doing well”, although she remains in a critical condition.
A 41-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the incident in the busy town centre, West Midlands police said. A 41-year-old man, who is known to the victim, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after the incident in the busy town centre, West Midlands police said.
Two members of the public – both men – suffered minor injuries after intervening and are being treated.Two members of the public – both men – suffered minor injuries after intervening and are being treated.
Julian Harper, West Midlands police incident manager, said: “This happened in a busy area but I would reassure the community that a man has been arrested and we are working hard to understand the circumstances that led up to the assault. Chief Inspector Julian Harper told reporters: “They (the man and woman) are believed known to each other so this was what we call a domestic-related situation.
“What is clear at this early stage is that two members of the public bravely stepped into what was a dangerous and volatile situation, with complete disregard for their own safety and I commend them for their actions. Fortunately they suffered only minor injuries.” “As such no other members of the public should be alarmed and should be reassured that we have what we believe is the only person involved in this incident.”
Harper said initially one male intervened and then four younger males also came to help.
Praising those who came to the woman’s aid, he said: “I would certainly like to give a big thanks to those individuals who have got involved, those members of the public who have dived into a volatile situation with complete disregard for their own safety and their actions should be commended.”
Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call police on 101 Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.