MAN ARRESTED FOR WEAPONS OFFENCES

On 05/07/25 at around 00:25 we we called to Hedging Lane, Wilnecote following reports of a disturbance wherein a male had caused damage to a vehicle using a sword and made threats to other persons.

The offender had fled the location in Ford Transit van but was soon located in the Belgrave area where he was found to be in an intoxicated state. A sword was found inside the van.

The 33 year old male, from Birmingham, was arrested for criminal damage, possession of a an offensive weapon in a public place, affray and failing to provide a specimen for analysis.

He remains in custody at this time.