Terrifying CCTV footage shows a knifeman randomly attacking a passerby during a horrific early-morning rampage in Birmingham.
Two people were rushed to hospital as the attacker was arrested after slashing four and leaving a ‘fifth victim’ hurt outside shops in Kingstanding in north Birmingham.
CCTV shows the man strolling down the street while wielding a knife before brutally striking at a passerby on Saturday morning.
The knifeman then walks away as his victim sprints down the road.
Emergency services swarmed Hawthorn Road and Kingstanding Road at around 6.30am yesterday after reports of a man on the loose with a knife.
West Midlands Police said four people were slashed and released images of a man believed to be injured but who has not come forward yet.
Officers urged the man, or anyone who recognised him, to contact them.
CCTV shows the man strolling down the street while wielding a knife before brutally striking at a passerby
Two people were rushed to hospital as the attacker was arrested after slashing four and leaving a ‘fifth victim’ hurt outside shops in Kingstanding in north Birmingham
West Midlands Police said a 32-year-old man had been arrested following the random attack
The knifeman then walks away as his victim sprints down the road
The force initially said that two members of the public were injured, with one taken to hospital.
They confirmed that a man who was arrested remains in custody.
West Midlands Police said: ‘We are continuing our investigation after a number of people were assaulted in Kingstanding this weekend.
‘A 32-year-old man remains in custody after a four people were slashed at with a knife in the area around Blenheim Way yesterday.
‘Fortunately no-one was seriously injured in the incident.
‘Officers have been carrying out local enquiries and have been gathering CCTV footage to help with their investigation.
‘A potential fifth victim has been identified who our officers would like to speak to.
‘We appreciate this is not the clearest image, but we’re hoping someone who knows the man may be able to put him in touch with us so we can make sure he is okay.
West Midlands Ambulance Services has been contacted for comment.
