Two men charged with attempted murder over Birmingham shooting

Three men were shot at in Hamstead Road last month.

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 23rd Mar 2023

Two people have been charged in connection with a shooting in Birmingham last month.

Three men were injured after shots were fired during a large gathering on Hamstead Road on 24 February.

The three men, all aged 19, were taken to hospital but have since been discharged.

Modou Leigh, 20, of Victoria Road, Birmingham and Meshaq Berryman, 20, of Chain Walk, Birmingham, were arrested on Tuesday (21 March).

They have now both been charged with three counts of attempted murder and one count of possession of a firearm with the intent to endanger life. Berryman has also been charged with possession with intent to supply class A and class B drugs.

The two men are set to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Thursday (23 March).

Detective Inspector Francis Nock, from Force CID, said: “Enquiries continue into what happened in Hamstead Road that evening, and I would encourage anyone with information to get in touch.”

Anyone who heard or saw anything – or has dash-cam or CCTV footage – is asked to call police on 101 or message on Live Chat through the website and quote log 3095 of 24 February.

Information can be passed on anonymously if preferred, via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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