Suspect held on attempted murder after Birmingham nightclub attack

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Suspect held on attempted murder after Birmingham nightclub attack
Suspect held on attempted murder after Birmingham nightclub attack

Four people have been arrested - one on suspicion of attempted murder - after four others were injured in a shooting at a nightclub in Birmingham.

West Midlands Police said one man remained in hospital in a critical condition, while the other three – two men and a woman – were being treated for less serious injuries after the incident at Mango nightclub in Bristol Street at around 3am on Saturday.

Three people in their 20s and 30s were arrested from a car on the M6 in Warwickshire a short time later, the force said.

They remain in custody on suspicion of violent disorder as the investigation continues.

A 32-year-old man was subsequently arrested at 9:30am on suspicion of attempted murder.

Detectives have urged motorists to avoid Bristol Street southbound, from the Pagoda Island to Bromsgrove Street, which is cordoned off and “will be for some time”.

Acting Chief Inspector Michael Clarke said: “This happened in a busy nightclub, on one of the main roads out of Birmingham city centre, so it’s vital that we hear from anybody who saw what happened or who may have captured it on dashcam as they went past.

“Our investigation is moving rapidly, and urgent inquiries have led to the arrests of three people, but we continue to investigate as we identify everyone involved.

“If you were in the club at the time and saw what happened, or recorded any footage from inside the venue, we need to hear from you urgently.”

Editorial Team

David Wilson

Politics Editor

Injured, Nightclub, Attempted Murder, Shooting, Investigation, Birmingham, Arrests, West Midlands Police

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