Armed police have been called after a man was stabbed and a woman injured in Birmingham.
West Midlands Police said a 32-year-old man has been arrested over the incident in Alum Rock this afternoon.
Officers were called to Bridge Road shortly after 12pm following reports a man had been seriously injured.
Firearms officers were deployed to the incident as part of the police response.
The woman suffered injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing, police said.
Detective Superintendent James Munro said: “We believe this to be a contained incident with a man in custody.
“We are reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to a number of people in the area. But would appeal to anyone who has any information to get in touch.
“We understand how deeply distressing and concerning this incident is and we will have extra officers in the area to offer reassurance to the community.”
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