A murder investigation has been launched after a man died in what police said was a "targeted and vicious" group attack.
The victim, aged in his 20s, was assaulted in the centre of Walsall at about 01:20 GMT by men believed to have weapons, West Midlands Police said.
The attack happened on High Street, near an Asda supermarket,
The man was taken to hospital where he later died.
A large part of the town centre has been sealed off by officers who warned people to be aware access would be restricted on Saturday.