A man was stabbed near a popular city park this afternoon. 999 crews descended on Yardley Wood Road just after 2.30pm to reports of a stabbing. Critical care paramedics found a man with "multiple serious injuries" and he was rushed to hospital. Yardley Wood Road remains closed this afternoon and the play area in Swanshurst Park, just off the key route, is also cordoned off. Live traffic system INRIX is reporting that Yardley Wood Road is closed this afternoon. There are also bus diversions. A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We were called to Yardley Wood Road at around 2.35pm this afternoon after a man was stabbed. "He was taken to hospital in a serious but stable condition. "We are in the early stages of our investigation and would urge witnesses or people with information to contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting log number 2746 of 24 April. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. "We will have officers patrolling in the area this evening to offer reassurance to the community." Click here to sign up for breaking updates about the biggest stories in the region. This is a live incident, join us below as we bring you the latest updates from the scene.