Homophobic attack and other latest news headlines for Birmingham (Tuesday October 12)

Here’s the latest news and weather reports for Tuesday
By Nick Dee
Published 12th Oct 2021, 17:25 BST
Updated 12th Oct 2021, 17:35 BST

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Hompophobic attack - Gay Village

West Midlands Police are investigating a homophobic attack on a 38-year-old man in Birmingham’s Gay Village on Sunday in which a man was hit with a bottle. The victim John-Paul Kessler was walking along Holloway Circus in the early hours of the morning when he was attacked and left with a nasty gash above his eye.

Detectives have identified a suspect and arrest attempts are on going to bring the man into custody.

John Paul Kessler was attacked on Holloway Head in Birmingham city centreJohn Paul Kessler was attacked on Holloway Head in Birmingham city centre
John Paul Kessler was attacked on Holloway Head in Birmingham city centre

Northfield drug dealer jailed

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A drug dealer caught after being spotted with fake number plates has been jailed. Shaun Jones, aged 36, of Clee Road, was stopped in Shrewsbury earlier this year. Class A drugs, cash and phones were discovered.

He was sentenced to seven-and-a-half years in prison for possession with intent to supply class A drugs, production of cannabis and being concerned in the supply of cannabis.

Shaun Jones from Northfield sentenced to seven-and-a-half years for drug offencesShaun Jones from Northfield sentenced to seven-and-a-half years for drug offences
Shaun Jones from Northfield sentenced to seven-and-a-half years for drug offences

Weather update

WEATHER: Showers possible, highs of 16, overnight lows of 9 Celsius.

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