Two men stabbed at Birmingham dance music event as police investigate Digbeth incident

Two men were stabbed at a dance music event in Birmingham on Saturday evening, prompting a major police investigation.

West Midlands Police said officers were called to Lower Trinity Street in Digbeth shortly before 7pm on May 9 after reports that two people had suffered stabbing injuries at the Cru2: The Birmingham Shutdown event.

Both men were taken to hospital. Police said their injuries are not life-threatening. No arrests have been confirmed, and detectives remain at the scene as inquiries continue.

The outdoor event featured bassline, drum and bass and UK garage acts including Mozey, Mist, Basslayerz, DJ Q and Jamie Duggan. It was due to run from 2pm to 11pm at Luna Springs, a venue used for club nights, football fan zones and festivals.

Local reports said the music was stopped after the incident. A message then appeared on the big screens reading, “There has been an incident. Can everyone please bare [sic] with us”. That was later replaced with, “There has been an incident. Can everyone please leave the venue via the nearest exit.” Attendees were evacuated.

Police have not said where inside the venue the stabbings happened or what led to the violence. Officers are reviewing CCTV and speaking to staff and witnesses.

West Midlands Police have asked anyone with information to come forward, including people with mobile phone footage. Reports can be made by calling 101 or using the Live Chat option on their website here, quoting incident number 4320. Anonymous reports can also be made to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

A police spokesperson said: “We know that they know there were lots of people inside the venue during the time of the incident. So would ask anyone who has any mobile phone footage, or information to come forward and make a report or speak to officers at the scene.”