Aston murder arrest over fatal stabbing

Image caption, West Midlands Police is appealing for witnesses who were in the area at about 23:30 GMT on Monday

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man was stabbed to death in Birmingham.

Police said a 44-year-old was discovered at property on Arden Road, Aston, just before 01:00 GMT on Tuesday and was confirmed dead at the scene.

The man, 43, was arrested on New Street on the same day and remains in custody, West Midlands Police said.

Officers are appealing for witnesses who were in the Arden Road area at about 23:30 GMT on Monday.

Det Ch Insp Dave Sanders, from the homicide unit, said: "We are in the early stages of our investigation, but we have a suspect in custody.

"The family of the victim has been fully updated and we will be supporting them as our inquiries continue."

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