Man shot on residential street in Birmingham in broad daylight

A mas was shot on a residential street in Birmingham in broad daylight on Saturday (February 3).

The incident took place on Bottetourt Road in Bartley Green just before 1pm. West Midlands Police said a man received a gunshot wound to the lower half of his body but his injuries are not life threatening.

A statement from the force, read:"We were called to Bottetourt Road, Bartley Green, shortly before 1.30pm today after a man received non-life threatening injuries after being shot in the lower half of his body.

"The man was taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment for his injuries." The force is appealing for information.

"We are in the early stages of our investigation and would appeal for anyone with any information to please contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting log number 2135 of Feb 3. Alternatively ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111."