Motorists have been urged to avoid West Bromwich High Street. Send your story ideas to: newsonline.westmidlands@bbc.co.uk, MP urges rail minister to meet to discuss plans for Stourbridge Dasher service, What do you miss most about Birmingham? There will be increased patrols in the area and the Section 60 powers will be continuing until 10pm this evening. Chief Superintendent Ian Green, from Sandwell Police, said: "Fortunately both officers received minor injuries but are understandably shaken by today's incident as I'm sure other officers and staff are, as well as our communities. Two men aged aged 18 and 23, were arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon, possession of a firearm and possession of a Class A drug. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. ", One woman added: "My mom and sister were by the incident and managed to get into Card Factory who locked the doors.". Homes evacuated and man arrested in West Bromwich after 'firearms incident' The suspect was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill, and will be questioned. He added: A CCTV trawl is being carried out and a number of witnesses are being spoken to. It has been an evening of concern for residents living near Rydding Lane in West Bromwich this evening. Neither of the two policemen suffered serious injures, the ambulance service said. West Midlands Police. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Firefighters and paramedics responded to a police chase that ended with a crash Monday morning. "They were given treatment at the scene by West Midlands Ambulance Service before being conveyed to hospital by land ambulance for further checks. West Bromwich. News. We'll share the details later on social media. Feb. 27, 2023, at 6:51 p.m. Police: Arizona Crash That Killed 2 Cyclists Likely Accident. 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Stacey Solomon fans warn they 'may unfollow her' after Belle and Rose snap. The force says when the officers approached the two men, they became aggressive and attacked them. Police responded to the 8400 block of 24th Avenue Southwest after they received a call about a man who drove a car into a home, then fled the scene. Contact the West Bromwich Town policing team by email: westbromtown@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk Please do not use this email to report a crime or anything that needs urgent police attention Follow us on Twitter "We had special powers authorised to carry out additional patrols in West Bromwich town centre as a result of an increase in violence in recent days, as our priority is keeping you safe. Emergency services were called to the shopping centre at around 10am and an air ambulance reportedly landed nearby. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. One cop was seen with a serious neck wound as the centre's shops were placed in lockdown. A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. A man has been airlifted to an Auckland hospital with gunshot wounds after an incident in Maungatapere, just west of Whangrei. "There will be increased patrols in the area and the Section 60 powers will be continuing until 10pm this evening. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent makes 'disappointing' bedroom confession as Carol Kirkwood giggles. WEST DES MOINES, Iowa . Five men are in police custody today after a string of burglaries in Wolverhampton, Walsall and South Staffordshire overnight - with one premises being attacked using a stolen forklift truck. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said it received a 999 call from West Midlands Police at 11.42am to reports of two police officers who had been assaulted in New Square Shopping . An air ambulance left the scene in a nearby field around 20 minutes ago. At least he was able to walk unaided, everyone is hoping he makes a full recovery. Emergency services were scrambled with an air ambulance reportedly landing nearby. Another . "A statement from the centre read: "We are now assisting West Midlands Police in their investigation and we will give further updates once were able. A 999 call was first made at 11.23am today. "The area has been sealed off as a . Subscribe to one or all notification sources from this one place. BirminghamLive reporter Izzy Bates is at the scene at Rydding Lane now. Claire Brown - Wednesday 21st July 2021 - 2.15pm. Maj. Johns said the attendant notified police of the vehicle around 5 a.m. West Midlands Police have confirmed the nature of tonight's incident. "We will support our colleagues throughout their recovery - and others affected by what has happened this morning - and the pending investigation.". "No one knew what was happening and we got locked in for a few minutes. West Palmetto Park Road is closed from the 400 to the 700 blocks for the . This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Everyone ran to the back of the shop and someone shouted there was a bomb. Chief Superintendent Ian Green, from Sandwell Police, said: "Fortunately both officers received minor injuries but are understandably shaken by todays incident as Im sure other officers and staff are, as well as our communities. West Midlands Ambulance and Police have been contacted. Ch Supt Ian Green said: "Fortunately both officers received minor injuries but are understandably shaken by today's incident as I'm sure other officers and staff are, as well as our communities. The full impact of a sudden stratospheric warming event is said to arrive in the coming weeks. pic.twitter.com/MDYz4s3EFp. A number of police officers are at the scene. 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ROCKY RIVER, Ohio (WJW) A Lutheran West student reportedly brought an unloaded gun to the campus on Tuesday. The incident took place just before 11.30am, when officers were patrolling the town centre in New Square and noticed two people acting suspiciously. BREAKING Constance Marten and Mark Gordon police 'considering baby has come to serious harm'. 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", Another shopper, Bobbi Adams, said: "The officer who was hit in head walked to the ambulance and everyone was clapping as he walked past Hungry Horse.". A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to . Terrified shoppers told of "chaotic scenes" during the horrifying attack at the busy retail centre this morning. Chief Superintendent Ian Green, of West Midlands Police, said: "Fortunately both officers received minor injuries but are understandably shaken by todays incident as Im sure other officers and staff are, as well as our communities. "I felt sorry for the little children who were scared, it was awful for them to see.". The pair were attacked after they approached two people acting suspiciously in the New Square shopping centre just before 11.30am. The officers received "slash injuries" which are not thought to be life-threatening and have been taken to hospital to be checked over. 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Arrests after major police incident at West Bromwich shopping centre, Police say there will be increased patrols in the area, Emergency services were called to the shopping centre, The shopping centre confirmed arrests have been made, Armed police descended on the scene during the incident, Emergency services were called to the shopping centre at around 10am, An officer suffered an injury to his neck, one witness said. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two police officers were 'slashed' in West Bromwich. Video, 00:01:31Pupils sing as UB40 attend special assembly. The Duke of York may refuse King Charles trying to get him in Frogmore Cottage rather than his Royal Lodge. However, you will find some great articles which you can comment on right now in our Comment section. "Some shops locked the doors with customers inside until it was safe to come out.". Police officers slashed in West Bromwich: Three people arrested after town centre incident, The officers were patrolling in the New Square shopping centre. Three people have been arrested after two police officers were slashed in West Bromwich in the West Midlands this morning. The pair were attacked after they approached two people acting suspiciously in the New Square shopping centre just before 11.30am. Loose Women star, who welcomed Belle earlier this month and Rose on her 32nd birthday last October, posted the adorable snap on Instagram. The air ambulance left a field off Schofield Avenue in West Bromwich this evening (August 3) at around 7:15pm, Police pictured on Rydding Lane this evening, An air ambulance taking off from Schofield Avenue, round the corner from Rydding Lane, The incident is thought to have taken place at Rydding Lane. 37-year-old Parminder Hunjan and 25-year-old Maninder Hunjan from Smethwick have also been charged with posession of an offensive weapon and of an imitation firearm. The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. Coventry: Police respond to incident at West Orchards Shopping Centre. The incident took place just before 11.30am, when officers were patrolling the town centre in New Square and noticed two people acting suspiciously. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. THIS is the dramatic moment suspected knifemen were pinned to the floor after two cops were "slashed repeatedly" in a horrific shopping centre attack today. Another said: "It was very scary in Primark. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. He also thanked the ambulance service for their "swift response" and added there was "support in place for brave officers acting to keep the public safe". They were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital by ambulance for the further checks. One onlooker claimed the officers were attacked with a knife after confronting one of the men. "We had special powers authorised to carry out additional patrols in West Bromwich town centre as a result of an increase in violence in recent days, as our priority is keeping you safe.". A 31-year-old woman has been bailed with strict conditions pending further enquiries. 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The officers had been patrolling New Square shopping centre in West Bromwich when they were targeted shortly before 11:30 BST. The officers were attacked after reportedly intervening in a row between two men at New Square shopping centre in West Bromwich, West Midlands. A Year 10 pupil at Kettlethorpe High School, Wakefield - who was said to be autistic - was told to bring in a copy of the Quran by friends after losing a video game. The officers were attacked after reportedly intervening in a row between two men at New Square shopping centre in West Bromwich, West Midlands. A number of residents have reported the air ambulance flying over streets in the Wednesbury/West Brom border. Chief Superintendent Ian Green said: Fortunately both officers received minor injuries but are understandably shaken by todays incident as Im sure other officers and staff are, as well as our communities. An air ambulance was seen leaving nearby field off Schofield Avenue at 7:10pm. The two women, ages 38 and 44 . There will be increased patrols in the area and the Section 60 powers will be continuing until 10pm this evening. We continue to keep doing all we can to reassure our communities and stop people who think its acceptable to carry weapons, or use them. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Prince Andrew offered Frogmore Cottage - reports, Man survives 31 days in jungle by eating worms, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, Kobe Bryant widow wins $29m settlement from LA, Ruling party wins Nigeria's presidential election. Said the attendant notified police of the two men at New Square and noticed two people acting suspiciously after approached. Were scared, it was very scary in Primark arrested after two police officers with non-serious injuries officers attacked. 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