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Benjamin Lynch & Gemma Ryder

Man killed in 'hammer attack' in Rolex robbery outside shopping centre

A man has been killed after being attacked with a hammer in a robbery bid for his Rolex watch. The victim, who has been named locally as Darren Smith, was attacked at a popular shopping precinct in Birmingham called Shard End.

Witnesses said dozens of emergency services were at the scene with helicopters seen overhead. Police have confirmed a murder investigation is underway but are keeping an "open mind" into the motive of the attack, the Mirror reports.

One onlooker, who wished to remain anonymous, said: "A 50-year-old bloke has been attacked with a hammer or something similar for his Rolex.

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