Birmingham police arrest 18 robbery suspects in 48 hours

Police have arrested 18 robbery suspects over the last 48 hours in Birmingham.

All 18 suspects were wanted in connection with robberies committed in Birmingham over the last 28 days. Two teenagers aged 16 and 17 were arrested on suspicion of five robberies that took place in Birmingham city centre last year where people were threatened with violence and had their personal items taken.

Officers also arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of robbery and assault after a man was assaulted and robbed in Birmingham city centre earlier this month. Officers on patrol in Rookery Park also arrested a 16-year-old boy. A zombie knife was recovered after being discarded following a foot-chase.  

A/Detective Inspector Tom Lyons, from Birmingham Police, said: "We are continuing to target those who commit these awful crimes that can leave a lasting impact on victims.

"Offenders will often prey on vulnerable members of society and use threats, and sometimes violence, to take what isn't theirs.

“Robbery remains a force priority and our work continues. We are working around the clock to bring offenders to justice.”