A murder probe has been launched in Walsall after a man was allegedly killed in a "targeted and vicious attack" by a group armed with weapons.
The victim, aged in his 20s, is believed to have been set upon by a gang of men in the town centre, near to Asda, at just after 1.20am today.
He was taken to hospital but pronounced dead shortly before 3am, said West Midlands Police.
