Two men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shooting in Smethwick

Two men were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in connection with a shooting in Smethwick.

A man in his 20s was dropped off by a vehicle at Birmingham City Hospital in the early hours of October 23. He had a leg injury but it was not life threatening.

West Midlands Police launched an investigation after that and following enquiries, police believe a shooting took place on Cape Hill in Smethwick.

Officers have now arrested two men, aged 22 and 25, on suspicion of attempted murder. They both remained in custody for questioning on December 7.

West Midlands Police said: "We take a hard-lined approach in the fight against suspected serious and organised crime activity. Officers are using local intelligence, seizing goods, carrying out warrants and targeting offenders as part of our work during Op Target – an ongoing crackdown against serious and organised crime."