Two men arrested after fairground ride 'crashed' in Birmingham
They pair have been arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and obstructing officers
Last updated 13th Dec 2024
Two men were arrested after a Christmas fairground ride "crashed to the ground" in Birmingham city centre.
The men, aged 55 and 21, were arrested at the scene on Thursday evening on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and obstructing officers, West Midlands Police said. They remain in custody.
Two women were taken to hospital after the City Star Flyer ride "failed and crashed" in Centenary Square, while another 11 patients were assessed by paramedics and discharged at the scene.
The ambulance service said the two people taken to hospital were not believed to have suffered serious injuries, while the remaining casualties were discharged at the scene.
West Midlands police remain in the area and a cordon is in place throughout the day.
Meanwhile, the Health and Safety Executive have told us the ride will not be in operation tonight and police are expected to be in the area all weekend.
They want to put fences up around the City Star Flyer ride whilst they investigate, so that the Ferris wheel can continue operating.
This could take some time, and in the meantime the rides are not in operation according to the Health and Safety Executive.
Anyone with CCTV or mobile footage has been asked to get in touch with West Midlands Police.