It's a Wednesday morning in the middle of Birmingham city centre, people are going about their day; shoppers snapping selfies, couples walking hand in hand and the festive smell of the German market is luring people in.

In the past month, news of violence in the heart of the city has sent shockwaves through communities as some even speak of avoiding the key area of Birmingham .

The tragic 'unprovoked' murder of Katie Fox, plus three unconnected stabbings in the shadow of the Bullring shopping centre, have sparked serious safety fears and calls for urgent action.

Just last Thursday, another 17-year-old was stabbed near to the landmark Bull statue after two separate, but similar incidents near-by in October.

However, West Midlands Police officers stress the centre is "not any less sa

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