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Sami Quadri

Two arrested after man, 30, stabbed to death on Christmas Day

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a 30-year-old man was stabbed to death on Christmas Day.

Police were called just after 3.30am on Thursday to Burcot Avenue in Wolverhampton, where the victim had been attacked.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers from West Midlands Police arrested two men, aged 35 and 58, on suspicion of murder.

A cordon remains in place while detectives carry out their investigation.

Detective Chief Superintendent Ed Foster said: "We are in the early stages of our investigation and carrying out quick-time enquiries including forensic examination, reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to witnesses.

"We ask anyone who may have any information about what happened to contact us."

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or contact police via Live Chat on the website quoting 481 of 25 Dec.

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