Man charged after shots fired outside busy bar in Birmingham city centre

It happened in the early hours of Saturday morning

Author: Ella StirlingPublished 22nd Jun 2023

A man has been charged after shots were fired outside a busy bar in Birmingham city centre at the weekend.

Two shots were fired on John Bright Street at 3.15am on Saturday (17 June).

An appeal from West Midlands Police led them to arrest two men and they have now charged Deraj Meade, of Sheldon, in relation to the shooting.

The 21-year-old has been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

They've also charged Jack Kabeya, age 20, of Highgate with possession of a bladed article.

Both were remanded into custody and appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court today.

It comes after West Midlands Police launched Operation Target to take a "defiant stand" against a range of serious offences.

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