Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a man was stabbed in the head and neck in Oldbury.
The 41-year-old victim was knifed in the head, neck and arm in Kempsey Close, in what police have described as a "domestic incident."
Pictures from the scene by Snapper SK
He remains in a critical condition after he was rushed to hospital following the stabbing at around 8.20pm last night (Sunday September 20).
Officers have arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We are investigating after a 41-year-old man was stabbed in Kempsey Close, Oldbury at about 8.20pm yesterday (Sunday, September 20).
"It was understood the man suffered a number of stab wounds to his head, neck and arm in a domestic incident.
"He was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries and is currently in a critical condition.
"Shortly afterwards we arrested a 26-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder.
"He remains in police custody this afternoon (Monday, September 21) for questioning.
"Officers recovered a knife from the scene and enquiries are continuing to establish exactly what happened."
Anyone with information, who has not yet spoken to police, is asked to contact detectives via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk, 8am to midnight or call 101 anytime.
Alternatively to remain anonymous call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Quote crime number 20SW/227601U/20.
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