Pupils warned to avoid Birmingham college area ahead of home time today amid 'disorder' fears
Students are being urged to avoid the area around Joseph Chamberlain College ahead of home time today
Parents and students are being urged to avoid the area around a college in Birmingham today following reports of disorder in the last week.
Children and young people are being urged to travel straight home and not go near Joseph Chamberlain College (JCC) or neighbouring areas amid a “reported risk of planned disorder”.
The warning from another Birmingham college also follows the dangerous misuse of fireworks in the city in recent days.
In a letter sent to parents, Aston University Engineering Academy (AUEA) said: “Students must not attend to watch, meet others or become involved in any gathering. They should leave AUEA at their usual dismissal time and travel directly home or to their agreed destination, choosing a route that avoids JCC.
“AUEA students must not gather around any other school or college at any point within our academic year. This warning follows a number of serious incidents involving the dangerous misuse of fireworks across Birmingham over recent days.
“There is no evidence that AUEA students have been involved. Nevertheless, the risk to young people and the wider public requires a clear and immediate response.”
West Midlands Police told the Express & Star: “Following reports of disorder in the area last week, we continue to have a presence there, and we remain in contact with college leaders and community representatives.
“Neighbourhood officers and our specialist Project Guardian Taskforce will continue to carry out patrols and listen to any concerns.”
Last week there were reports of disorder outside Joseph Chamberlain College, with officers attending Belgrave Road shortly after 4pm on Wednesday (November 4); police are investigating two assaults.
Joseph Chamberlain College has been approached for comment.