Sparkbrook siege ongoing with armed police surrounding Birmingham home

Police were first alerted to the situation at 11:15pm last night.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 26th Sep 2023

Armed officers are currently in a siege in Sparkbrook and are surrounding a property on Osborn Road.

It's after they were made aware of a "disorder involving weapons" that began around 11:15pm last night.

It's believed a man has "barricaded himself inside" at a property.

West Midlands Police said: "They are currently at a property in Osborn Road, Sparkbrook, following reports of a disorder involving weapons. Officers, including dedicated firearms officers, attended at just after 11.15pm last night (Mon) and found a man had barricaded himself inside.

"Force negotiators are also at the scene and no one else is believed to be inside the property.

"The road remains cordoned off and neighbourhood officers are in the area to offer reassurance."

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