Urgent Police Appeal Launched After Early Morning Incident
West Midlands Police have issued an urgent appeal for information after a man was discovered with a serious head injury on a major Birmingham road this morning. The incident has prompted a significant police response and an ongoing investigation.
Officers were called to Lawley Middleway at approximately 6.30am today, Tuesday, November 18, following reports of a man lying in the roadway. Emergency services rushed to the scene where they found the man seriously injured.
Man Rushed to Hospital with Serious Injuries
The injured man was quickly transported to hospital for emergency treatment. Police have confirmed he is being treated for a serious head injury, though his current condition has not been disclosed.
Officers from the Serious Collision Investigation Unit have taken charge of the case and remain in the area carrying out detailed enquiries. The police presence on Lawley Middleway is expected to continue throughout the day as investigators work to establish the exact circumstances leading to the man's injuries.
Critical Appeal for Witnesses and Dashcam Footage
Authorities are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the vicinity of Lawley Middleway around the time of the incident. Police are urging witnesses and drivers who may have captured relevant footage on their dashcams to come forward immediately.
In an official statement, West Midlands Police said: "We are especially appealing for any dash cam footage which might help us understand how the man came to be injured and whether any cars were involved."
This evidence is considered crucial for investigators to determine whether any vehicles were involved in the incident and to piece together the sequence of events that led to the man sustaining such serious injuries.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police by calling 101 and quoting log number 555 of 18 November. Alternatively, information can be sent directly to the investigation team via email at SCIU@westmidlands.police.uk.
