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.
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.
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