Police have closed the pavement outside a terrace of houses in Perry Barr on one of Birmingham’s busiest commuter routes. A police cordon is currently in place in Walsall Road, opposite Tower Hill Medical Practice.
Several police vehicles were spotted at the scene. Officers were photographed investigating.
The exact nature of the incident is not yet clear. We have contacted West Midlands Police for comment.
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Our reporter on the scene said: “There is a police incident underway on Walsall Road, Perry Barr, this morning. The scene is opposite Tower Hill Surgery.
“There is police tape across a section of the houses and the pavement while forensic examinations are carried out at a house. We have contacted West Midlands Police and will provide you with their statement shortly.”
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11:56Harry Leach
Police statement expected
We have contacted West Midlands Police and asked for a statement to clarify what happened at Walsall Road.
We expect a statement from the police later today.
11:45Harry Leach
Officers in the photo conducting an investigation
Police officers investigating the incident were photographed at the scene. The exact nature of the incident is not yet known.
11:36Harry Leach
Traffic not affected by police incident
Traffic on Walsall Road is unaffected by police, who monitor a small section of pavement outside residential properties.
Bus lines 51 and 52 will run as normal.
11:25Key moment
Ambulance not called to scene
According to a spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service, no emergency services were required at the scene.
The police are on the scene.
11:16Harry Leach
Video shows police scene
Our reporter managed to capture a video of the scene on Walsall Road this morning, showing police cordoning off the pavement near a row of houses.
Watch the clip below:
11:07Key moment
“I thought a car was firing back”
Another resident said he heard a loud noise early this morning, which he thought was a car backfiring.
They told us: “Around 1:30/1:45am – I thought it was a car backfiring so I didn’t think anything more of it.
“I woke up this morning and everything was cordoned off. This scares me and I’m getting out of here.”
10:57Key moment
Resident heard ‘loud bang’
A resident told our reporter at the scene that she heard a “loud bang.” She said the noise was heard in the early morning hours.
10:48Harry Leach
Cordon present since early morning – claims resident
A local resident, who wished to remain anonymous, told our reporter at the scene: “My son texted me at 6:48am saying everything was cordoned off.
“It’s a busy road and all you hear is traffic. It’s a varied road.”
10:42Harry Leach
Reporter says incident is ‘ongoing’
Our reporter on the scene said: “There is a police incident underway on Walsall Road, Perry Barr, this morning. The scene is opposite Tower Hill Surgery.
“There is police tape across a section of the houses and the pavement while forensic examinations are carried out at a house. We have contacted West Midlands Police and will provide you with their statement shortly.”
10:40Harry Leach
First photo
The first photo shows police cordoning off a section of the pavement on Walsall Road.
Several police vehicles were spotted at the scene.
10:38Key moment
Police scene in Perry Barr
Good morning.
Police have closed the pavement outside a terrace of houses in Perry Barr on one of Birmingham’s busiest commuter routes. A police cordon is currently in place in Walsall Road, opposite Tower Hill Medical Practice.
Continue to follow this live blog for the latest news on this incident.