Four men have been arrested and a firearm seized following a road rage incident in Lozells Road, Birmingham, police have confirmed.
Incident Details
West Midlands Police were called to the scene just before 5 PM yesterday after reports that two men—one armed with a knife—were making threats to another driver.
The suspects fled the scene, but officers, with assistance from the drones team, tracked a vehicle to an address in Westhorp Grove, Birmingham.
Arrests and Firearm Discovery
- Firearms officers attended the address and arrested two men, aged 19 and 26, on suspicion of:
- Affray
- Making threats with a blade in a public place
- While investigating further suspicious activity in the area, officers searched a nearby garden and recovered a viable firearm and ammunition.
- Two additional suspects, aged 27 and 26, were arrested on suspicion of:
- Possessing a firearm
- Possessing ammunition
Ongoing Investigation
All four men remain in custody as enquiries continue.
West Midlands Police have confirmed the operation was part of Operation Target, their ongoing initiative to remove guns and dangerous weapons from the streets.
Police Statement & Public Appeal
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said:
“We’re continuing to take guns off the streets as part of Operation Target.”
To learn more about Operation Target, visit: West Midlands Police – Operation Target.
Anyone with information about gun crime is urged to contact police via 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously at 0800 555 111.
