Two people have been injured after a stabbing near a Catholic church and primary school in Birmingham. 

Witnesses saw a man being attacked in the street near Our Lady of the Rosary and St Therese of Lisieux, in the suburb of Alum Rock, just after midday on Tuesday. 

Firearms officers and emergency crews were called to Bridge Road and cordoned off the street. 

A woman also sustained injuries not believed to be life-threatening or changing, according to police. 

A 32-year-old man has been arrested and is in custody.

The school and nearby nursery were placed in lockdown, according to the BBC. 

"We understand how deeply distressing and concerning this incident is and we will have extra officers in the area to offer reassurance to the community," Detective Superintendent James Munro of West Midlands Police said.

"We believe this to be a contained incident with a man in custody. We are reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to a number of people in the area. But would appeal to anyone who has any information to get in touch."