Witness appeal following disorder in Sandwell and Birmingham

Monday, October 28th, 2019 10:46pm

Detectives are appealing for information after being called to reports of disorder and criminal damage in Brickhouse Road, Rowley Regis, just before 7:30pm on Saturday night.

Damage was caused to a house and one man was attacked by a group who were armed with weapons.

The men then made off in two cars which both travelled towards Birmingham city centre where there was a further incident on Rann Close, during which, both cars were damaged. Two men were taken to hospital with injuries which are not thought to be life-threatening.

An investigation into the events of last night is underway and anyone with information is asked to contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk or call 101 anytime.

Please quote crime reference number 20SW/253787H/19.

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