Police pledge to crackdown on Lozells crime after man stabbed to death in Hunters Road

Ekrimh Mena’a, 39, was recently stabbed to death in Hunters Road - sparking fear and concern among residents

Police have pledged to crackdown on crime in Lozells after a man was stabbed to death in the inner-city area. Officers said locals were "understandably" concerned after Ekrimh Mena’a was fatally stabbed in Hunters Road shortly before 12.25am on Monday, September 30.

The 39-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene and a second man was rushed to hospital. West Midlands Police tonight said detectives were working to find those responsible.

The force said patrol teams were being deployed each day to tackle issues, offer visual reassurance and "listen to what matters" to residents. "We're working with partners to ensure the area is safe for everyone through enforcement and education," the force added.

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"We're actively speaking to residents, and are involved in regular community meetings to fully understand the concerns. We know drugs and anti-social behaviour are an issue - and work is being done to tackle these. We recently recovered a stash of Class-A drugs from a car and made an arrest.

"There's also a public space protection order (PSPO) in place in and around the area. This prohibits groups causing anti-social behaviour, being under the influence of alcohol in a public place, obstructing footpaths and the inappropriate use of bus shelters. Anyone who breaches the PSPO can face arrest.

"Understandably, the recent tragic death of a man in Hunters Road has caused concern. We have a team of detectives who are working diligently to establish exactly what happened and who was involved."

"We'd encourage members of the public to speak with officers while they are on patrol. One criminal offence is one too many."

Anyone with information about a crime should contact police by calling 101, or 999 in an emergency. Alternatively, information can be given anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.