Police launch urgent hunt for teenage suspect after man stabbed to death in 'violent attack'

West Midlands Police says it has made “a number of attempts” to arrest Mr Traore, but are now appealing for the public’s help to track him down.

Jenny Birch, from the force's homicide team, said: “This was a violent attack in the street which has sadly resulted in the death of Yassin.

“Yassin’s family have been left absolutely devastated by what has happened, and we are doing everything we can to support them, and to give them answers.

“We need to find and arrest Traore as soon as possible.

"If anyone sees him, or has information about where he might be, they should not approach him but call us straight away on 999, quoting log 3135 of 16 November.”

Police confirmed that they would be using Section 60 powers from 4pm on Monday until Tuesday in the Handsworth, Witton and Lozells area of Birmingham.

The measures give officers the ability to stop and search members of the public without the requirement to have reasonable grounds to do so - which were also brought into use in the Second City on Bonfire Night after violent disorder broke out.

After the violent attack on Sunday, a police tent and forensics team attended the scene, with the street cordoned off to the public.

West Midlands Police said additional officers have been deployed to the area, including high-visibility patrols, to reassure the community.

Emergency services had rushed to the scene after receiving reports of a stabbing on Sunday evening.

Police discovered Mr Alama on Hutton Road with serious injuries.

Paramedics and members of the public attempted to save his life, however he was tragically pronounced dead at the scene.

WMP is now supporting the 19-year-old's family, the force said in a statement.

So far this year, Birmingham's crime rate stands at 103 offences per 1,000 people.

In 2024/25, West Midlands Police alone reported 31 separate homicide incidents.

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