A man has been injured after a shooting near the junction of Stratford Road and Durham Road in Sparkhill, Birmingham, with police saying three men have been arrested
The incident happened near the junction of #StratfordRoad and Durham Road in #Sparkhill, #Birmingham, shortly before 7.30pm yesterday, Saturday, December 27. One man was injured by flying shrapnel, while a vehicle was also damaged.
A ‘quantity of cannabis’ was seized, along with some cash and drug dealing suspects were arrested. Three men, aged 23, 25 and 27, were all arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said that a man was found with a “minor injury” which is believed to have been caused from shrapnel while he confirmed that the force was investigating gunshots were fired. A vehicle was also damaged in the incident and police would like to hear from anyone who witnessed or has information about what took place.
“We’re investigating after gunshots were fired near the junction of Stratford Road and Durham Road, Birmingham, at just before 7.25pm yesterday,” said the force spokesman.
“One man was found with a minor injury which is suspected of being caused from bits of shrapnel. Damage was caused to a vehicle. Officers were quickly on the scene and during our immediate enquiries a number of men tried to make off.”
The statement continued: “We recovered a quantity of cannabis and cash and three men, aged 23, 25 and 27, were arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply drugs. They’re currently in custody for questioning.
“We’re continuing to work to establish exactly what happened, and who was involved. Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote log 3439 of 27/12/25.”
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