Two arrested by specialist team after 'glass bottle attack' outside Birmingham pub

Officers from a specialist unit have arrested two men after an assault in Birmingham

Published
Last updated

The officers from Operation Fearless arrested the pair after a man was attacked with a glass bottle outside a pub on Erdington High Street on Wednesday July 2

He was taken to hospital with injuries that were not life changing

Officers from the team have been carrying out a thorough investigation and this morning (Wednesday) they arrested two men aged 35 and 58.

They are both currently in custody being questioned on suspicion of wounding.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "Operation Fearless, which recently expanded to the Southside area of Birmingham, continues to support colleagues in Erdington and together they are committed to making it the safest possible area for people to live and work.

"Fearless and our dedicated Erdington High Street team will be continuing patrols around the area as we support #SaferStreetsSummer.

"If you have information about crime in the area, call us on 101. "