West Midlands Police have launched a murder investigation following the death of a man in his 40s after a disorder in Solihull. The incident occurred on Shustoke Road just before 9.30pm on Saturday, September 19, and the man was pronounced dead at the scene shortly after officers arrived.
A 38-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder, and a 35-year-old woman has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender. Both remain in police custody today (Sunday, September 20) as enquiries continue.
Police statement on arrest and investigation
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We've arrested a man on suspicion of murder after another man has sadly died in Solihull. We were called to disorder in Shustoke Road at just before 9.25pm yesterday (19 September)."
"A man in his 40s was found in the street with serious injuries and was confirmed dead at the scene. Our thoughts are with his loved ones and we'll be offering our support to them at this devastating time."
"Following enquiries we've detained a 38-year-old man on suspicion of murder and a 35-year-old woman for assisting an offender. They're both in custody for questioning."
Police presence and appeal for information
The force confirmed that a police presence remains in the area as officers continue to investigate the full circumstances of the incident. The spokesperson added: "We'd ask anyone with information to contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote log 4776 of 19/9/26."
Residents in the Shustoke Road area have been urged to come forward with any details that could assist the investigation. The police have not yet released the identity of the deceased man, pending formal identification and notification of next of kin.
Ongoing custody and next steps
Both arrested individuals remain in police custody for questioning, and the investigation is ongoing. West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses or anyone with dashcam or mobile phone footage from the area around the time of the incident to get in touch.
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat on their website or by calling 101, quoting log 4776 of 19/9/26. The force has stated that support is being offered to the family of the deceased at this difficult time.
