A man was injured in a shooting incident that unfolded on a bustling street in the UK, leading to the arrest of three individuals by the police. The occurrence took place close to the intersection of Stratford Road and Durham Road in Sparkhill, Birmingham, around 7.30 pm on Saturday, December 27. The man sustained injuries from flying debris, and a vehicle was also impacted.
Footage circulating on social media depicted several police vehicles at the location with police cordoning off Durham Road near its junction with Stratford Road. Authorities from West Midlands Police swiftly responded to the scene where several men were seen attempting to flee.
Law enforcement officers confiscated a quantity of cannabis, cash, and apprehended suspects involved in drug dealing. Three men, aged 23, 25, and 27, were taken into custody on suspicion of possessing drugs with intent to distribute, as per reports from Birmingham Live.
A spokesperson from West Midlands Police stated that a man was discovered with minor injuries likely caused by shrapnel. The police are investigating the gunfire incident that also resulted in damage to a vehicle. They urged anyone with information on the incident to come forward.
“We are conducting an investigation following gunshots being fired near the Stratford Road and Durham Road junction in Birmingham yesterday evening,” mentioned the police spokesperson.
The spokesperson added, “A man sustained minor injuries believed to be from shrapnel. A vehicle was damaged. Upon our arrival, several individuals attempted to flee. We seized cannabis and cash, and the three suspects are detained for questioning.”
Efforts are ongoing to determine the full scope of the incident and identify all involved parties. Individuals with relevant details are encouraged to reach out to the authorities through Live Chat on their website or by dialing 101 and referencing log 3439 of 27/12/25.