Video news bulletin: Storm Eunice hits Birmingham and other updates

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By Richard Gullick
Published 18th Feb 2022, 11:48 BST
Updated 18th Feb 2022, 11:52 BST

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Storm Eunice hits the West Midlands.

As Storm Eunice hits Birmingham and the West Midlands, a number of flight from Birmingham Airport have been cancelled and West Midlands Railway have urged passengers not to travel. The Met Office have stated that things will be very unsettled and windy over the next few days.

Fallen trees are seen on a road in Little Hay, north Birmingham as Storm Dudley struck the UKFallen trees are seen on a road in Little Hay, north Birmingham as Storm Dudley struck the UK
Fallen trees are seen on a road in Little Hay, north Birmingham as Storm Dudley struck the UK

Police release e-fit of knife suspect who attacked girl in Northfield.

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Police have released an e-fit of a man they’re looking for following the knife attack of a teenage girl on Shenley Lane in Northfield. The 15 year old was attacked in what appeared to police as a totally unprovoked attack on the 1st February, receiving injuries to her hand and head.

The man is described as white, large build, wearing dark clothing, a dark blue face mask, dark beanie hat and a dark top with the hood up. The man is described as white, large build, wearing dark clothing, a dark blue face mask, dark beanie hat and a dark top with the hood up.
The man is described as white, large build, wearing dark clothing, a dark blue face mask, dark beanie hat and a dark top with the hood up.

Fifth teenager charged with murder of 18 year old in Small Heath.

A fifth teenager has been charged with the murder of Yahya Sharif. 18 year old Yahya died following a stab wound to the chest in December last year in Small Heath. Officers arrested Abdirahaman Yussuf in London on Wednesday morning. Four other teenagers have been charged and remain in prison awaiting trial.

Victim Yahya Sharif suffered a fatal stab injuryVictim Yahya Sharif suffered a fatal stab injury
Victim Yahya Sharif suffered a fatal stab injury

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