Man, 22, fights for life after being stabbed in attempted carjacking in Birmingham

A 22-year-old man is fighting for his life after being stabbed in the stomach and chest in an attempted carjacking in Birmingham, police say.

The victim was found collapsed by a friend in an alleyway off Heeley Road, Selly Oak, on Sunday.

Police received a 999 call from the victim's friend just before 6.30am.

The pair were approached by two black men in their late teens shortly after parking their car.

They were chased into an alleyway by the men, where the victim was stabbed in the stomach and chest.

It is believed the offenders made off in a small silver car.

The victim was taken to hospital and is in a critical condition.

West Midlands Inspector Jonathan Kiteley described the incident as "shocking".

He said: "This is a shocking incident which has left a young man seriously ill in hospital.

"I would urge anyone who suspects who might be involved to contact us immediately so we can take these dangerous individuals off the street."

He added: "We are also looking at the possibility the same two men attacked a group in Selly Hill Road earlier this morning.

"In that incident, offenders described as black men aged around 18 and wearing scarves across their faces demanded money before fleeing empty handed."

Anyone with information is urged to call West Midlands Police on 999 or Live Chat via WMP Online until midnight quoting log umber 700 from 7 October. Alternatively call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.