Man arrested on suspicion of murder of man in Sparkbrook area of Birmingham

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder in the Sparkbrook area of Birmingham.

West Midlands Police launched an investigation following the death of a 22-year-old man on Friday 28th August 2026.

Emergency services were called to a property in Long Street at around 11am, where the man was discovered with serious head injuries.

He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Following enquiries, a 28-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody for questioning.

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