Man arrested after group deliberately hit with car in Birmingham

Five men are in hospital after being hit by a car in Birmingham this morning.

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Author: Molly HookingsPublished 4th Oct 2024
Last updated 4th Oct 2024

Police are appealing for video footage after five men were hit by a car in what’s thought to be a targeted attack in Birmingham today (4 Oct).

West Midlands police have launched an investigation after the incident which happened on Livery Street shortly after 3am after reports of a disorder.

They are asking for anyone with still or moving images that could help with the investigation, to submit them via their Major Incident Public Portal open on their website.

Five men were injured and taken to hospital.

One man has been arrested on suspicion of affray and is in police custody.

Police are still searching for the driver and the car.

West Midlands Police said: "We are treating this incident as a targeted attack and are stepping up our patrols in the area today for reassurance.

"We are asking anyone who saw what happened, especially those with photos or video, to get in touch with us via 101 or Live Chat quoting log 315 of 4 October.

"We remain at the scene this morning while our enquiries continue."

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found five patients.

“The first patient, a male pedestrian, was treated by ambulance crews for multiple serious injuries.

“He was taken to a Major Trauma Centre for further treatment with MERIT travelling on board to continue care en route.

“Four other men, also pedestrians, were all treated by medics for potentially serious injuries and conveyed to hospital for further treatment.”

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