Armed police swoop cul-de-sac arresting seven after ‘gunshots fired’

Armed police descended on a residential cul-de-sac in Birmingham on Saturday to reviews of a taking pictures happening. Seven males have been arrested on suspicion of tried homicide, based on West Midlands Police, after the incident. The scene was taped off for hours whereas forensics dusted the scene. 

As reported by BirminghamLive, a number of autos had been additionally seized as a part of the probe. In an announcement, launched within the early hours of Sunday morning, West Midlands Police confirmed that seven males have been arrested and stay in custody.

It learn: “We’re investigating after shots were fired in Hockley Close, Birmingham, shortly before 4pm yesterday afternoon (29 April).

“Firearms officers had been instantly deployed to the scene which has been cordoned off for forensic examination.

“Fast-track CCTV enquires were conducted and, with the assistance of the police helicopter, we have arrested seven males on suspicion of attempted murder.

“They stay in custody and will probably be questioned in the end as we piece collectively the circumstances of the incident. Several autos have additionally been seized and can bear forensic examination.

“We understand that this will have been alarming for local residents and we want to reassure them that we believe this was a targeted attack and we have swiftly made arrests.

“There will probably be an elevated police presence over the Bank Holiday weekend and would ask anybody with issues to talk to us.”

Anyone with data or footage of the incident is requested to contact police on 101 quoting log 3009 of 29/4. Information may also be given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.