Small Heath probe after man slashed across face in midnight city street attack

NewsMidlands NewsBordesley Green and Small HeathThankfully his injuries are not said to be serious birminghammail.co.uk15:21, 17 Aug 2026An investigation is underway after a man was slashed across the face in Birmingham.West Midlands Police responded after receiving reports that a man was being attacked in Whitehall Road, Small Heath, just after midnight on Monday (August 17).They found a 29-year-old male who had suffered a wound to his face.Read More: West Midlands Ambulance Service driver racially abused in BirminghamThe man was treated at the scene before he was taken hospital where his injury was described as "non life-threatening."The road was cordoned off earlier as detectives collected CCTV and conducted their enquiries.Ensure our latest headlines always appear at the top of your Go