House hit in Birmingham drive-by shooting
Shots were fired at a home in a drive-by shooting in Birmingham.
Officers were called to Westminster Road, Handsworth, at about 7pm on Monday after shots were fired at a window from a dark blue or purple SUV.
Luckily no one was injured.
Specialist search teams were sent in to comb the area for any evidence that may help with their investigation.
A 41-year-old man was arrested after the incident on suspicion of obstructing an officer after trying to walk through a police cordon.
Residents looked on from their houses within the closed off area.
A forensics officer arrived to photograph the damaged property as officers conducted door-to-door enquiries.
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: “We are investigating after shots were fired from a dark blue or purple SUV towards a property on Westminster road, Handsworth, at 7pm yesterday.
“Fortunately no one was injured but a window on the property was damaged.
“A 41-year-old man was arrested at the scene on suspicion of obstructing an officer after trying to walk through a police cordon. He remains in police custody today.
“CCTV is being reviewed as investigations are ongoing. Anyone with information can contact us via live chat on our website or by calling 101.
“Please quote crime reference number 20BW/176464R/20.”
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
