Fourth arrest after boy, 13, is shot in Hockley Circus

Police are appealing for information following the shooting
Joe Forte
By Joe Forte
Published 14th Dec 2021, 15:26 BST

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A fourth person has been arrested after a 13-year-old boy was shot in Birmingham last month.

The teenager suffered life changing injuries when he was shot just before 7pm on 18 November.

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The victim is understood to have been chased into the underpass of Hockley Circus, where he was shot in the back. He’s still recovering from his injuries.

Yesterday evening (13 December) officers arrested a 19-year-old man on Bearwood Road, Bearwood.

He was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and is currently in custody.

Two 17-year-old boys and a 20-year-old man who were previously arrested on suspicion of attempted murder remain on police bail.

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The offenders were in a black SUV type vehicle that was seen near the goods entrance of Travis Perkins building supplies on Soho Hill shortly before the attack.

It is believed the offenders then returned to the black SUV and left the scene after the incident.

Police appeal

Police are continuing to appeal for information about the case.

If you have any information, you can contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat on the police website or by calling 101, quoting log number 3589 of 18/11.

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Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously via 0800 555 111.

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