Colmore Row drug suspect arrested and other news updates
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Drug suspect arrested on Colmore Row
West Midlands police have shared images of a large quantity of drugs and two knives on social media following an arrest in Birmingham. The suspect was chased down on foot in Colmore row. The man was arrested for drugs supply and knife offences.
West Midlands Ambulance Service winter challenges
NHS bosses have warned that this winter may be “particularly challenging” for ambulance services due to an increase in patient numbers and staff shortages. Hospitals have expanded services to meet rising demand, but health chiefs have urged people to get vaccinated and adhere to social distancing measures.
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Hide AdAn inquest has found that Trevor Smith, shot dead by police in 2019, was lawfully killed and that the armed officer fired in self-defence.
Body-cam footage showed armed police attempted to verbally engage with Mr Smith prior to the shooting, and a handgun - later found to be an imitation firearm - was recovered at the scene.
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