Police have launched an investigation after a man was shoved to the ground on a Birmingham street and slashed.

The man was walking along Monica Road in Small Heath, just after 6pm on Saturday (August 9), when he was pounced upon by two males.

He was pushed to the pavement and then slashed with a knife.

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The victim was taken to hospital where his injuries are not said to be life-changing.

A probe is under way and police are appealing to anyone who witnessed the attack or saw a turquoise Ford Focus in the area at the time to contact them.

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They are also collecting CCTV, dashcam and doorbell footage.

West Midlands Police said: "We’re appeali

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