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Murder suspect in custody after woman stabbed to death

A woman was found stabbed to death in Birmingham on Saturday afternoon.

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A 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after the woman was found dead at a home in Pendragon Road, Perry Barr.

The age and identity of the woman is not yet known.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Police have launched a murder investigation after a woman was found with fatal injuries at a house in Pendragon Road, Perry Barr today.

"Officers attended the address at around 1.50pm, where a woman was found with stab injuries.

"Sadly, she was pronounced dead at the scene.

"A 52-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder as enquiries continue. Anyone with information is asked to contact police."

Anyone with information is asked to call West Midlands Police on 101, quoting incident number 1328 of August 17.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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