A 32-year-old man has been charged with murder following a fatal stabbing that occurred near a primary school in Alum Rock, Birmingham on Tuesday.

Ali Alshmari, 30, died in the attack which took place shortly before midday. The incident unfolded in the Alum Rock area, prompting an emergency response from West Midlands Police.

Armed police units were deployed to the scene following reports of the stabbing. The location's proximity to a primary school added urgency to the police response, though no details have been released regarding any impact on the school or its pupils.

The suspect was taken into custody and has since been formally charged with murder. Police have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding the attack or any potential motive.

The investigation remains ongoing as authorities work to establish the full circumstances of the incident. West Midlands Police have not indicated whether the victim and suspect were known to each other prior to the attack.