A city road has been closed in both directions following a reported stabbing in the area. Hockley's Great Hampton Row is currently shut from Smith Street to Mosborough Crescent, near St George's Park.
Traffic was said to be coping well after West Midlands Roads advised using alternative routes. The number 52 bus service has been diverted.
The latest update on traffic system Inrix read earlier this morning: "Great Hampton Row in both directions closed due to police incident from Smith Street to Mosborough Crescent. Traffic is coping well. Diversion - bus service 52."
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West Midlands Police has since said that officers were called to Great Hampton Row yesterday following a stabbing. The force went on to confirm that a man was found with neck injuries.
Follow our live blog below for latest updates on this incident.
Man 'treated for serious injuries' - ambulance
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service has said:
We were called to reports of a stabbing at the junction of Barr Street and Mott Street at 4.53am yesterday. One ambulance, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene.
On arrival we discovered one patient, a man. He was treated for serious injuries before being taken to hospital.
More pictures from the scene
These new pictures from the scene show the ongoing police presence in Great Hampton Row througout Monday morning.
Man rushed to hospital after being 'stabbed in the neck' - full story
A man was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in the neck in Hockley. The shocking attack happened in Great Hampton Row in the early hours of Sunday, November 19.
The man sustained serious injuries, police said. He remains in hospital today.
You can read the full story here.
Officers called to scene after stabbing - police
West Midlands Police has said that officers were called to Great Hampton Row yesterday following a stabbing. The force went on to confirm that a man was found with neck injuries.
A police spokesperson said: "We are holding a scene in Birmingham today after a man was stabbed yesterday.
"In the early hours of Sunday we were called to Great Hampton Row after a man was found with serious neck injuries.
"He was taken to hospital for treatment and we are carrying out further enquiries today."
'Pretty grim'
Dad Henry, who was passing by the scene with a child in a push chair, said: “I live a few roads down and it’s pretty grim seeing this sort of thing.
"Especially as I’m looking at schools for my kid around here. I’ve no idea what happened but it doesn’t look good.”
A staff member in a studio office based near the scene added: “I’m not sure when [police] got here. I’ve been told by others that they’ve been here quite a while though.”
City road closed off amid 'police incident'
A police incident has left a city road in Hockley closed off on Monday morning as officers remain at the scene. Hockley's Great Hampton Row was shut from Smith Street to Mosborough Crescent, near St George's Park.
West Midlands Roads tweeted last night at around 5.30pm that buses were being diverted on the road due to a "police incident". However, it is currently unclear if that is the same incident as this morning.
What appears to be a blue forensics tent was spotted in Great Hampton Row earlier today, November 20, with at least two police vehicles also still at the scene.
Full report can be read here.
Disruption to bus services
NX West Midlands posted on X, formerly Twitter this morning: "Service disruption due to an incident at Great Hampton Row. Service 52 will be continuing along Well street and then using Great Hampton St in both directions
"We apologise for any disruption to your journey."
Latest on traffic disruption
Our reporter has said:
Drivers approaching Great Hampton Row, which sits at the back of Hockley, are being told to turn around - though disruption is very low as there are many routes around the street.
Traffic and members of the public are also unable to access half of Barr Street which runs for about 12 metres.
More on the police presence
Our reporter at the scene has said:
The blue forensic tent is very close to the edge of the cordon in Great Hampton Row where it meets Buckingham Street.
An officer is currently informing people they need to take a different route on approach.
Blue forensics tent
A blue forensics tent has been erected near to one end of the police cordon still in place.
Reporter at the scene
Our reporter is at the scene and has told us the following:
The cordon runs along most of Great Hampton Row in Hockley and also splits off down half of Barr Street. A blue forensic tent can be seen at the end of Great Hampton Row.
One officer is at the edge of the scene, another in a police van, otherwise there appears to be little activity.
Police cordon in place
This picture from the scene shows the police cordon in place Great Hampton Row on Monday morning, November 20, while a blue tent can also be seen in the background. At least two police vehicles remain in the area.
Buses diverted last night
NX West Midlands tweeted last night at around 5.30 that buses were diverted on Great Hampton Row due to a police incident.
It's unclear if that is the same police incident as this morning. If so, it means the road has now been closed for over 14 hours.
We have contacted West Midlands Police for a statement on the closure and will you any official lines as they come in.
Service Disruption
— NX West Midlands (@nxwestmidlands) November 20, 2023
Due to an incident at Great Hampton Row #Newtown
Service 52 will be continuing along Well street and then using Great Hampton St in both directions
We apologise for any disruption to your journey
What's caught up in the closure?
It's not a massive stretch of Great Hampton Row closed this morning, but it does include several businesses, including grocery stores, and homes including some city tower blocks. It's unclear at this point if those in homes are able to come and go or if the corden is keeping them in their homes.
Where is the closure?
This morning's closure on Great Hampton Row is between Smith Street and Marlborough Crescent.
That route could be used to get to the ring road at Lucas Circus. If that's your usual route, best find another way around this morning.
We'll bring you the latest on this incident as we know it, and on the road closure.
Road shut due to 'police incident'
Good morning.
Great Hampton Row in Hockley is currently shut in both directions due to a 'police incident'. The nature of the incident is currently unclear.
Traffic was said to be 'coping well'.
Great Hampton Row, Hockley #WMROADSBirmingham
— West Midlands Roads (@WMRoads) November 20, 2023
Police incident
Road is closed
Consider alternative routes#PlanAhead pic.twitter.com/JXy4kcSleI
