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Six-man street brawl leaves two injured in Bearwood

A Black Country road was cordoned off after a brawl involving six men with weapons.

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The road was cordoned off by police. Photo: The People of Smethwick and Warley Facebook group

Police were called to Bearwood Road, in Bearwood, at around 12.50pm today.

A white car has been damaged in the incident and two people have been injured, but police are unsure about the extent of their injuries.

The car can be seen with damage to the windscreen and one of the doors.

A car was damaged in the incident. Photo: The People of Smethwick and Warley Facebook group

The area cordoned off by police was near the Poundland and Aldi stores.

An ambulance was also seen at the scene.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "Police received several 999 calls reporting disorder involving around six men with weapons on Bearwood Road, Smethwick at around 12.50pm this afternoon.

"A vehicle was damaged and two people are thought to have been injured, the extent of their injuries is not known at this stage.

The damage to the car. Photo: The People of Smethwick and Warley Facebook group

"An investigation is underway and any witnesses or anyone with information on who may have been involved is asked to contact police on 101 or Live Chat via the force website.

"Alternatively, call the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote log number 1188 of June 29."