Pregnant woman critically ill after being stabbed in Sutton Coldfield town centre
Man has been arrested at the scene after two passerbys intervened
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A 40-year-old pregnant woman is reportedly fighting for her life after being stabbed in Sutton Coldfield town centre.
The woman was attacked at around 3:15pm. A 41-year-old man was arrested at the scene following the intervention of two passers-by.
The two men suffered minor hand injuries and are receiving treatment, West Midlands Police said.
The woman - who has not been named - was taken from the scene by an air ambulance.
Julian Harper, West Midlands Police Force Incident Manager, said: “This happened in a busy area but I would reassure the community that a man has been arrested and we are working hard to understand the circumstances that led up to the assault.
“What is clear at this early stage is that two members of the public bravely stepped into what was a dangerous and volatile situation, with complete disregard for their own safety and I commend them for their actions. Fortunately they suffered only minor injuries.”
The West Midlands Ambulance Service confirmed one ambulance, a paramedic area support officer, a BASICS doctor and the Midlands Air Ambulance from nearby Cosford attended the scene.
A spokesman said: “Crews treated one female patient at the scene before she was airlifted to hospital.
“Two further patients were treated for minor injuries and taken to hospital by land ambulance.”
The major roads through the town have been closed and a police cordon is in place.
Anyone who witnessed the incident is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Additional reporting by PA