Two men wanted by police over mice being thrown into Birmingham McDonalds restaurants

West Midlands Police has released images of two men they want to speak with in connection with live mice being thrown into McDonalds restaurants in Birmingham.

Officers have named the men they are seeking over the incidents in the last few days as Amir Khan, aged 32, and Billal Hussain, aged 30.

The mice were painted red, green, white and black and shouts of ‘free Palestine’ were heard as they were thrown into the restaurants.

The first happened in the McDonalds off Regina Drive in Perry Barr, at around 1.30pm yesterday (Tuesday, October 31) and the second was in the venue off Watson Road, Nechells, around 5.30pm on Monday (October 30). Police said both incidents are being treated as public nuisance offences.

There was a third incident off the Coventry Road in Small Heath at just after 9pm yesterday - however police say they are not sure if this was connected. They have stepped up patrols across the region as a result.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We’ve already executed a number of warrants in our determination to arrest the pair who are suspected of being involved in the unacceptable and distressing incidents.

“We’re also investigating a similar incident off Coventry Road, Small Heath, at just before 9pm yesterday although it’s unclear if this is connected.

“Our position is clear, this is appalling, and will not be tolerated. We will hunt down and prosecute anyone who commits such acts. We’re stepping up patrols across the region and will be offering reassurance to our communities.”

Anyone with information to trace this pair can contact police via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website, or by calling 101.