Man arrested after police cars rammed and officers injured in Birmingham

Three officers were injured in Highgate

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 6th Oct 2024
Last updated 6th Oct 2024

A man has been arrested after police cars were rammed, injuring three officers, in Birmingham.

West Midlands Police said officers out on patrol tried to speak to a man acting suspiciously in a VW Scirocco on Montpellier Street, Highgate, at around 9.30am on Saturday.

The man tried to drive off, ramming three police vehicles and a parked car before being arrested.

Three officers were injured. One was taken to hospital but has now been released, while the other two suffered more minor injuries.

Tools and a number of sets of number plates were found in the Scirocco.

A man aged 40 has now been arrested on suspicion of attempted wounding of police officers, going equipped to steal, criminal damage to four vehicles and aggravated vehicle taking.

Heā€™s also been held on suspicion of dangerous driving, failing to stop for police, drug-driving and possession of a bladed article.

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