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23/07/2009
Man Found Injured By Roadside Dies
A taxi driver, who was found with serious injuries at a roadside in Birmingham, has died.
The man, aged in his 30s, was discovered in Wast Hill Lane, in Hopwood, at about 10.50pm on Wednesday. He died shortly after in hospital.
A 100-metre stretch of the residential road is closed, while a forensic tent has been erected in the cordoned off zone.
West Mercia police have confirmed a post mortem examination is due to take place shortly and an investigation has been launched into the alleged assault.
A spokeswoman said the dead man was from the West Midlands area.
Local reports suggest police believe the man's death was due to the attack.
Anyone who has any information has been asked to contact West Mercia Police or Crimestoppers.
(JM/BMcc)
The man, aged in his 30s, was discovered in Wast Hill Lane, in Hopwood, at about 10.50pm on Wednesday. He died shortly after in hospital.
A 100-metre stretch of the residential road is closed, while a forensic tent has been erected in the cordoned off zone.
West Mercia police have confirmed a post mortem examination is due to take place shortly and an investigation has been launched into the alleged assault.
A spokeswoman said the dead man was from the West Midlands area.
Local reports suggest police believe the man's death was due to the attack.
Anyone who has any information has been asked to contact West Mercia Police or Crimestoppers.
(JM/BMcc)
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