Murder inquiry launched after man dies during fight in Halesowen
Two men have been arrested after a man died during a fight at a house in Halesowen last night.
West Midlands Police were called to the house at around 9pm last night, Sunday 3rd February.
A man was found collapsed in the house. He had suffered a stab wound.
A 49-year-old man is currently in police custody on suspicion of murder and a 28-year-old was arrested on suspicion of using violence to secure entry to the premises.
"A man has lost his life in what appears to be an argument amongst people known to one another at the home of one of the men.
The address has been sealed off and will be the subject of extensive forensic work today to determine further detail of exactly what happened last night."
Thomas was part of the Men's Team which won a bronze medal at London 2012, the first time a British gymnastics team had made it onto the podium for 100 years.
Thomas started training at the Earl's Gymnastics Club as a five-year-old boy and has been there ever since.
Olympic gymnast Kristian Thomas has arrived at his gym in Halesowen for a special reception.
The gym where Thomas trained is packed full of fans welcoming him home this evening. Credit: ITV Central
Thomas was part of the Men's Team which won a bronze medal at London 2012, the first time a British gymnastics team had made it onto the podium for 100 years.
Thomas started training at the Earl's Gymnastics Club as a five-year-old boy and has been there ever since.
Conor Smith with his 13 stone 5oz tuna fish Credit: Central News
12-year-old Conor Smith from Halesowen wrestled with the whopping fish for half an hour before successfully reeling in the 13 stone 5oz tuna.
The fish is twice his size and the same length as he is tall. He caught it during a family holiday to Madeira and is waiting to find out if it is a new junior record.
A 16-year old boy is in a critical condition in hospital today, after receiving a serious head injury last night in Halesowen.
Police arrived on Cocksheds Lane to find a man lying unconscious. Initial enquiries suggest the boy’s injuries resulted from a fight involving three other men.
House-to-house enquiries have been carried out and CCTV footage is being reviewed.
"We've spoken to a number of people already and we're just starting to piece together the circumstances which led to this lad sustaining this very serious head injury. But we need more information."
– Detective Inspector Nigel Harrison - Criminal Investigation Department
Anyone with information is being asked to call detectives on 101, or alternatively, people can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
There are 37 casualties following a crash involving a lorry and a coach on the M5 between junction 3, Halesowen and junction 4, Bromsgrove.The motorway is currently closed. Emergency crews are at the scene. People are being treated at the scene.
