Police Launch Public Appeal to Identify 12 Men Following Birmingham City Centre Stabbing
West Midlands Police have issued an urgent public appeal for information following a serious stabbing incident in Birmingham city centre during the early hours of New Year's Day. Detectives are attempting to locate and identify twelve men captured on CCTV footage who may hold crucial information about the attack.
Details of the New Year's Day Attack
The violent incident occurred on Bradford Street at approximately 1:30am on January 1st, 2026. According to police reports, the victim was attacked by a group of individuals who stabbed him in the leg before fleeing the scene. The injured man required immediate hospital treatment following the assault and was rushed to a medical facility for care.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police stated: "We are appealing for information after a man was attacked in Birmingham. At 1.30am on New Year's Day, the man was attacked by a group of people in Bradford Street. The group stabbed the man in one of his legs, requiring hospital treatment, before leaving the area."
CCTV Images Released in Investigation
Investigating officers have now released CCTV images of twelve men they are particularly keen to identify in connection with the incident. Police believe these individuals may possess valuable information about what transpired during the attack and could assist with ongoing enquiries.
The force spokesperson emphasised: "Officers investigating the attack are appealing to the public for any information which could help in their enquiries. They are particularly keen to identify these men, who may know more about what happened."
How the Public Can Assist the Investigation
West Midlands Police have provided multiple channels through which members of the public can share information:
- Anyone with relevant information can contact police directly by calling 101 and quoting crime reference number 20/100242/26
- Information can be provided anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111
- Individuals who were in the Bradford Street area around 1:30am on New Year's Day are especially encouraged to come forward
The police appeal represents a significant development in the investigation into this serious violent crime that occurred during what should have been celebratory New Year's festivities in Birmingham's city centre.
