Man Surrenders After Brutal Bromsgrove Street Attack
A 31-year-old man voluntarily handed himself in to police yesterday following a shocking assault in Bromsgrove Street.
He has been arrested on suspicion of wounding and remains in custody as investigations continue.
Police Hunt Two More Suspects
Officers are still searching for two Birmingham men believed to be involved: 24-year-old Sohail Khan and 21-year-old Ishaaq Ayaz.
The pair are linked to a vicious 4am attack on Sunday 15 August that left one man unconscious and another with deep cuts after being assaulted with bottles.
Victims Targeted in Homophobic Hate Crime
Both victims, men in their 30s, were reportedly subjected to homophobic abuse shouted from a passing car before the brutal attack.
Sergeant Marc Petford from Force CID said, “This was a brutal attack and we need to find the people responsible. We’ve had a good response to our appeal and I’m grateful for people sharing it far and wide.”
He added, “One man has been arrested following our appeal and I would encourage the other two to follow suit and also come and speak to us.”
How to Help
Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Sohail Khan or Ishaaq Ayaz is urged to contact West Midlands Police on 101 or call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.
Please quote log 552 of 15 August when providing information.
