Extra police officers on patrol in Birmingham neighbourhood after shots fired

Extra police officers are on patrol in a Birmingham neighbourhood after shots were fired yesterday (April 30). A house and two cars were damaged in the attack.

A black VW Golf left the scene but was picked up on automated number plate recognition some time later. Armed response officers pursued and stopped the car. Three of the occupants were arrested and two, who made off on foot, were also detained nearby.

In total, seven people remain in custody today (April 30) as police continue to investigate after shots were fired in Hockley Close, Birmingham yesterday afternoon (29 April).

A 32-year-old man was taken to hospital with a gunshot wound to his leg, where he remains under arrest for attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.The other six, all aged between 16 and 27, are also under suspicion of attempted murder and possession of a firearm. They are being questioned today by detectives.

Vehicles believed to be involved in the incident are being forensically examined and officers are conducting house to house enquiries as they try to understand the motive for the attack.

Detective Inspector Jackie Nicholson said: “We know this incident has caused concern in the local community and this is entirely understandable. Firearms have no place on our streets and we work hard to pursue those who carry them, creating such fear and potential harm.

“We have extra officers in the area and we would encourage members of the public to talk to us about their concerns. We also ask anyone with information who hasn’t yet spoken to us to come forward. We are exploring CCTV, but would ask anyone with footage of the incident to let us know to help our investigation.”

You can contact them via Live Chat on West Midlands Police website or by calling 101 quoting log 3009 of 29/4. Information can also be given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.