POLICE have arrested six young men after an injured man died in Redditch.

Around 7.20pm on Tuesday, March 8, officers received a report of a man having been injured outside Asda supermarket on Jinnah Road.

Officers and West Midlands Ambulance Service attended and, despite their best efforts, a 53-year-old man from Redditch died.

Officers are currently supporting the man’s family.

Following a search of the area, six young men have been arrested in connection with the incident and remain in custody.

Officers remain at the scene and enquiries are ongoing.

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Police at the Asda in Redditch

A police spokesperson said: "Anyone who was in the area of Asda around the time of the incident and saw anything that could help officers is asked to please call 101 or visit https://www.westmercia.police.uk/tua/tell-us-about/.

"Alternatively, if you have information but don’t feel comfortable speaking to police, you can speak to the independent charity Crimestoppers. It is 100% anonymous, they never ask your name and they cannot trace your call or IP address. You can contact them at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ or 0800 555 111."