Murder detectives have launched an investigation after a man was stabbed to death in Wolverhampton this morning (Saturday 3 September).
Emergency services were called to the scene on Carter Road in the Whitmore Reans area of the city at around 7am.
The victim, aged in his 30s, but who is yet to be formally identified, was found in the street having suffered multiple stab wounds.
Despite the efforts of medical crews he was pronounced dead in hospital shortly after 8am.
Police have cordoned off Carter Road while the full circumstances of what happened are established and for a forensic examination of the scene to take place.
No arrests have yet been made but officers are actively following up several lines of enquiry this morning and are working at pace to close-in on the person thought to be responsible.
Anyone who was in the area at the time and thinks they may have seen anything which could assist police is asked to call 101 as soon as possible.
Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who saw a grey Audi A3 speeding away from the scene in the moments after the attack.
Detective Inspector Jim Munro, from the Force CID, said: “We believe this assault was targeted and I would like to reassure the community that there is no risk to the wider public.
“Finding the killer is the absolute priority for me and my team right now and there is lots of work going on behind the scenes to get that person in custody as quickly as possible."
Alternatively information can be passed to the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
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