Man charged after Birmingham stabbing in attempted murder probe

Mohamed Mahamad, 36, from Birmingham, has been charged with attempted murder, attempted robbery and possession of a knife

13:30, 29 Jul 2025

A man has been charged after a stabbing in Birmingham.

The victim, in his 20s, was knifed on Gibson Road in Handsworth on Saturday, July 26.

He remained in hospital in a stable condition.

Mohamed Mahamad, 36, from Birmingham[5], is charged with attempted murder, attempted robbery and possession of a knife.

He appeared at the city's magistrates court today, Tuesday, July 29.

Police continue to appeal for information.

Police said in a statement today: "We've charged a man after a stabbing in Handsworth at the weekend.

"Mohamed Mahamad, aged 36, from Birmingham[6], appeared before the city's magistrates court today (29 July) charged with attempted murder, as well as attempted robbery and possession of a knife.

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"The man in his 20s, who was stabbed on Gibson Road in the early hours of Saturday, remains in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

"Our investigation is continuing and anyone with information should contact us via 101 quoting log 650 of 26 July."

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