Second man charged after shooting in Birmingham
It follows a shooting in Alum Rock on 27 June.
A second man has been charged with attempted murder after a shooting in Birmingham.
Aman Baig, aged 21, was arrested on Friday. He was charged with attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, and remanded him into custody. He appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court for a first hearing on Saturday.
It follows an incident in Alum Rock, on 27 June, shortly after midnight, where a man was shot in the chest. The man’s injuries were not life-threatening and he is continuing his recovery.
Allahdittah Munir-Humza, 21, appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court on 6 July charged with attempted murder, possessing an offensive weapon with intention to endanger life, and possessing an offensive weapon in a public place. He was remanded into custody.
A third man, an 18-year-old, has been released on bail while enquiries continue.
West Midlands Police has increased patrols in the area to offer reassurance as the investigations continue.
On a statement on the website, the force said: "Operation Target sees West Midlands Police taking a defiant stand against a range of serious and organised crime offences – from drug dealing and burglary to cyber crime and fraud.
Officers will be using local intelligence, seizing goods, carrying out warrants and targeting offenders as part of Op Target’s ongoing crackdown against serious and organised crime."