A murder probe has been launched after a man was stabbed to death with a machete.
West Midlands Police said they received a 999 call just after 5.20pm reporting a man in his 20s having been attacked with a machete in Chervil Rise, Wolverhampton.
It's understood the offender fled the scene on foot.
A police statement read: "We’ve launched a murder enquiry after a man was stabbed in a Wolverhampton street today (13 July).
"We received a 999 call just after 5.20pm reporting a man having been attached with a machete in Chervil Rise, Wolverhampton.
"The victim - who is believed to be in his 20s - was pronounced dead at the scene and we’ve cordoned off the area for a full forensic examination.
"It’s understood the offender ran off on foot and we’re now appealing for witnesses to get in touch.
"Anyone who was in the area at the time and witnessed what happened, or who saw a man running away, is asked to message us on Live Chat via our website or call 101 quoting log 3707 from 13 July."
A resident living near the scene of the incident said: "It is awful that some young man has lost his life. I really hope the police find the suspect and quickly.
Everyone on the street is shocked by this mindless violence and my thoughts go out to his family."
