West Midlands Police (WMP) are investigating after a shooting incident in Weoley Castle this afternoon (Saturday 3rd February).
In a statement, a spokesperson for WMP confirmed that officers were called to Bottetourt Road at around 1.30pm after a man was shot “in the lower half of his body”.
His injuries were not deemed to be life threatening and he is receiving hospital treatment.
Part of Bottetourt Road remains closed while officers examine the scene.
Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police on Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk (8am – midnight) or to call 101 any time. Please quote log number 2135 of Feb 3. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org
Full police statement: “We were called to Bottetourt Road, Bartley Green, shortly before 1.30pm today (Sat) after a man received non-life threatening injuries after being shot in the lower half of his body.
“The man was taken to hospital where he is receiving treatment for his injuries.
“We are in the early stages of our investigation and would appeal for anyone with any information to please contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting log number 2135 of Feb 3. Alternatively ring Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”
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