Two men arrested after drugs and knife recovered in Birmingham

Two men have been arrested after police recovered drugs and a knife following reports of disorder in Perry Barr.

Officers were called to Yew Tree Road shortly before 3am on Friday, October 23 following reports of a disturbance in the area.

West Midlands Police said two men attempted to flee the scene, but one was detained nearby by armed officers just minutes later.

Police dog Raphael and his handler were then deployed to search for the second suspect, who was found hiding in a nearby garden.

Officers also recovered drugs and a knife from the surrounding area.

The two men, aged 37 and 28, were arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife and remain in police custody.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We take knife crime and carrying a weapon seriously."

Anyone with information about someone carrying a weapon is urged to contact West Midlands Police on 101 or through the force's website.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.