Man shot inside Birmingham shop as police launch manhunt

A man was shot inside a shop in Birmingham on Friday evening (18 August).

The shooting happened inside a supermarket Holyhead Road, close to West Bromwich Albion’s Hawthorns stadium. A man has been taken to hospital following the incident. Police said his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.

West Midlands Police are now trying to locate the shooter.

A statement from the force, read: “We are investigating after a man was shot while in a shop in Holyhead Road, Birmingham, at just after 10.30pm yesterday.

“The man, aged in his 20s, was taken to hospital with injuries which are fortunately not believed to be life-threatening. We’re carrying out CCTV and other enquiries in the area to identify who was responsible, and establish why this happened.

“We’ve also stepped up reassurance patrols in the area.

“Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote 20/721891/23.”