Teenager taken to hospital after gun fired at car in Small Heath

Police are appealing for information following the incident

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The incident happened last night (28 December) The incident happened last night (28 December)
The incident happened last night (28 December)

Police are appealing for information after a gun was fired at a car in Arthur Street, Small Heath yesterday (28 December).

The incident took place just after 10.35pm, and a 17-year-old boy from the vehicle was taken to hospital with a facial injury which is not life-threatening.

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A statement from West Midlands police read: “We understand the community concerns this incident will cause and we’re carrying out CCTV, and other enquiries, to try to establish who was responsible.

“We’re keen to hear from anyone with information who can assist our investigation into who did this and why.”

You can contact police via Live Chat on the West Midlands police website, or by calling 101, and quoting crime reference number 20/1991825/21.

You can also call the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. You do not have to give your name, just tell them what you know.

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