Man Dies After Fatal Stabbing at Sutton Coldfield Pub

A man in his 20s died after being stabbed outside the Beggars Bush pub on Chester Road in Sutton Coldfield, Birmingham, shortly before 2 a.m. on Sunday, October 11, 2026. West Midlands Police confirmed that the victim died at the scene and launched a murder investigation following the fatal attack.

Officers are reviewing CCTV footage and interviewing witnesses to establish the circumstances surrounding the killing. Police said a large crowd was believed to have attended an event at the venue that night.

The nearby Sainsbury's supermarket on Chester Road was closed while police maintained a presence in the area and forensic investigators examined the scene. The supermarket operator said it could not confirm when the store would reopen and directed customers to its Castle Vale and Mere Green branches as alternatives.

Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Follows, who is leading the investigation, said officers were working to establish what happened and support the victim's relatives.

"Our investigation is at an early stage, and our thoughts are with the man's family and friends today," said DCI Stacey Follows.

Police are seeking information from people who attended the event or witnessed the attack. Investigators are also asking anyone with relevant dashcam recordings or CCTV footage to contact them.

Follows said officers would continue assisting the victim's family while the investigation progressed.

"We will continue to support them as our investigation progresses, and I'd urge anyone who saw what happened, or who has dashcam or CCTV to get in touch with us as soon as possible," said DCI Stacey Follows.

A birthday celebration was reportedly taking place at the pub that night, with an event advertised online and scheduled to continue until 3 a.m., according to Metro. The venue had also livestreamed a singer performing an Ed Sheeran song several hours before the stabbing.

Local councillor Husham Khan described the attack as extremely serious and urged the public not to speculate while emergency services carried out their work. He said he would share further confirmed information if it became available.

The pub's management confirmed that the venue would remain closed for the rest of Sunday while police continued their investigation.

"We are working closely with the police as they complete their investigation, and the pub will remain closed today," a Beggars Bush spokesperson said.

The pub's operator, Greene King, also expressed support for the franchisee and employees affected by the incident.

"We are supporting our franchisee and their team, who have been shaken by the incident, and our thoughts are with the family and friends of the victim," Greene King said.