The 25-year-old victim was rushed to hospital yesterday at around 4.15pm but medics were unable to save him. Emergency services dashed to Stockland Green, Birmingham, where a street remains cordoned off today for a police investigation.

       Blue tents have been erected on Chudleigh Road, a residential road in the inner city ward.

       An 18-year-old man was arrested in the nearby Erdington area on suspicion of murder and was being questioned.

       A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "We've arrested a man on suspicion of murder after another man was stabbed in Erdington.

       "A 25-year-old was discovered with serious injuries in Chudleigh Road at around 4.15pm yesterday (29 November).

       "He was rushed to hospital but sadly died a short time after his arrival.

       "An 18-year-old man was arrested in the Erdington area on suspicion of murder. He is currently in custody for questioning.

       "A cordon remains in place near the junction of Reservoir Road this morning while we investigate what happened and why."

       Detective Inspector Wes Martin, from the homicide unit, said: "A young man has tragically lost his life and we're doing all we can to support his family at this awful time.

       "We've made some quick progress by arresting a suspect on suspicion of murder. However, we remain keen to hear from anyone who may have information. Anyone who may be able to help us needs to contact us.

       "We're reviewing all CCTV possibilities and we're asking people in the area to check any dashcam or doorbell footage which can help us fully establish what has happened during this terrible incident."