Two men taken to hospital after shots fired in Birmingham

Officers are carrying out enquiries in the area after the incident on Sunday

Author: Rory GannonPublished 23rd Mar 2025

Two men have been taken to hospital following a shooting at a property in Birmingham in the early hours of the morning.

West Midlands Police were alerted to an incident taking place on Bickford Road in the Aston area of the city just before 6am on Sunday (March 23rd).

When officers arrived at the address, they found two men who required immediate medical attention.

The men were taken to hospital for treatment for their injuries, though these are not believed to be either life-threatening or life-changing.

The force said they would be maintaining a strong police presence in the area throughout the day as investigations are launched.

West Midlands Police said that several people were in the area when the incident took place, and are now appealing for people who may have any information to come forward.

In particular, those who may have photos or videos of the area at the time of the attack are being urged to come forward.

Those who have any information can get in touch by following the link on their website, or calling 101 and quoting incident reference number 636 from March 23rd.

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