Man injured after being shot in Smethwick on Chistmas Eve

Police are appealing for information after a man in his 30’s was left with non life-threatening injuries after being shot in Smethwick.

Officers were called to the incident on Astbury Avenue shortly before 7.30pm on Christmas Eve (December 24).

The man was taken to hospital with injuries to his head but has since been discharged.

Police have been working to establish the circumstances behind the incident. This includes studying CCTV footage which shows a car making off shortly after the shooting.

Detective Chief Inspector Alastair Orencas, from Force CID, said: “Officers from the Major Crime Unit team are working tirelessly on this investigation and to find whoever is responsible for this.

"We are appealing for witnesses or anyone who may have any information to please contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting crime number 20/1113115/23. Alternatively call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”