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Man killed in Smethwick internet cafe stabbing | Man killed in Smethwick internet cafe stabbing |
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A manhunt is under way after a man was stabbed to death at an internet cafe in broad daylight. | |
Police were called to the Smethwick area of Sandwell at about 12:50 BST on Saturday. | Police were called to the Smethwick area of Sandwell at about 12:50 BST on Saturday. |
A 38-year-old man, who has not been formally identified, was pronounced dead at the scene at the internet cafe on Cape Hill. | A 38-year-old man, who has not been formally identified, was pronounced dead at the scene at the internet cafe on Cape Hill. |
West Midlands Police said a suspect, described as black and of a large build, is still at large. | West Midlands Police said a suspect, described as black and of a large build, is still at large. |
Det Insp Justin Spanner, from the force's CID, said: "This happened in broad daylight on a Saturday afternoon in a busy area and we are aware that several witnesses were at the scene and as yet have not come forward. | Det Insp Justin Spanner, from the force's CID, said: "This happened in broad daylight on a Saturday afternoon in a busy area and we are aware that several witnesses were at the scene and as yet have not come forward. |
"The suspect was wearing a dark quilted patterned jacket, blue jeans and trainers." | "The suspect was wearing a dark quilted patterned jacket, blue jeans and trainers." |