Man arrested after police recover gun in Handsworth

A man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm after a gun was found in a bag in Birmingham last night (14 February).

The driver of a Skoda Fabia failed to stop for police on Handsworth Wood Road after officers noticed the car driving erratically.

Officers lost sight of the car, but after a search of the area, police spotted the Skoda parked up on Antrobus Road.

The driver of the car was spooked and again attempted to flee.

The 32-year-old man was arrested after a gun was found in a bag hidden under a nearby vehicle.

The weapon has now been recovered and is being forensically examined.

The man, who was arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and suitable ammunition in a public place, remains in police custody today (15 February).

A spokesman for West Midlands Police, said: “We take gun crime incredibly seriously, and will not be tolerated on our streets.

“If you know anyone in possession of a firearm, contact Crimestoppers anonymously today on 0800 555 111 and help us remove these dangerous weapons from our streets.”

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