Birmingham stabbings: Man arrested over city attacks

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A view of the Sidewalk nightclub, from Kent Street, on the corner of Hurst StreetImage copyright PA Media Image caption The attacks happened at four different locations across Birmingham city centre

A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after one person died and seven others were injured in stabbings across Birmingham.

A 27-year-old man was arrested at an address in the Selly Oak area of the city at about 04:00 BST, West Midlands Police said.

Police said he was was also being held over seven counts of attempted murder.

The attacks happened at four different locations across the city centre over 90 minutes early on Sunday.

Police said the suspect was being questioned in custody.

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