Three teens arrested in Birmingham following disorder

A dispersal order is now in place in Washwood Heath

Author: Claire EmmsPublished 29th Mar 2023

Police have arrested three teenage boys after disorder broke out involving weapons on Washwood Heath Road, at its junction with Drews Lane.

Officers were called shortly before 4pm yesterday (March 28) after they received reports that a group of teenagers were fighting with weapons.

Police arrested three boys, one aged 15 and two aged 14, on suspicion of affray and possessing a bladed weapon and they are currently in custody.

Officers say they realise incidents of this nature are concerning to the community so have put extra officers in the area who will be conducting patrols and offering reassurance.

A Section 35 dispersal order is currently in place in the Washwood Heath area following violence and anti-social behaviour and allows police to disperse groups of two or more people if they have concerns over their conduct.

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