Seven men arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shots fired
Police were called to the scene on Hockley Close, Birmingham shortly before 4pm yesterday afternoon (April 29)
Last updated 14th Jun 2024
Seven men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and several vehicles have been seized after shots were fired in Birmingham.
Firearms officers were called out shortly before 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon to Hockley Close - which they cordoned off for forensic examinations.
West Midlands Police then undertook 'fast-track' CCTV investigations - and tracked the seven men down with the help of a police helicopter.
The men all currently remain in custody.
In a statement, West Midlands Police said: "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 be an increased police presence over the Bank Holiday weekend and would ask anyone with concerns to speak to us."
Investigations into what happened are ongoing.
Police ask anyone with information or footage of what happened to contact them via Live Chat on their website or by calling 101 quoting log 3009 of 29/4.
Information can also be given to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.