Police have closed a footpath near a row of houses in Perry Barr on one of Birmingham’s busiest commuter routes. A police cordon is currently in place on Walsall Road, opposite Tower Hill Medical Practice.
Several police cars were seen at the scene. The image showed police officers conducting an investigation.
The exact nature of the incident is still unclear. We have contacted West Midlands Police for comment.
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Our reporter at the scene said: “There is a police incident in Walsall Road, Perry Barr this morning. The location is opposite Tower Hill Surgery.”
“There is police tape over some of the houses and pavements with a forensic search of the house. We have contacted West Midlands Police and will bring you their statement shortly.”
This is the latest news. Follow our live blog below for updates.
11:56 a.mHarry Leach
A statement from the police is awaited
We have contacted West Midlands Police for comment on what happened on Walsall Road.
We expect a force statement later today.
11:45 a.mHarry Leach
In the picture, police officers conducting an investigation
Police officers carrying out the investigation were caught at the scene. The exact nature of the incident is not yet known.
11:36 a.mHarry Leach
Traffic is not affected by the police station
Traffic on Walsall Road is unaffected by the police scene, which covers a small section of pavement outside residential properties.
Buses number 51 and 52 run as usual.
11:25 a.mA key event
An ambulance is not called to the scene
Paramedics were not called to the scene, according to a spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service.
Police remain at the scene.
11:16 a.mHarry Leach
The video shows the police scene
Our reporter managed to obtain video of the scene at Walsall Road this morning. It shows where police have closed a sidewalk near a row of houses.
Watch the clip below:
11:07 a.mA key event
“I thought the car broke down”
Another resident said they heard a loud noise in the early hours of this morning that they thought was a car failure.
They told us: “About 1.30am to 1.45am – I thought it was the car that failed so I didn’t think about it.
“I woke up this morning and it was all closed. It scares me and I’m moving out of here.”
10:57 a.mA key event
Resident heard ‘loud bang’
The resident told our reporter at the scene that she heard a “loud bang”. She said the noise was heard in the early hours of the morning.
10:48 a.mHarry Leach
Cordon in place since early morning – claims the resident
A local, who chose not to be named, told our reporter at the scene: “My son texted me at 6:48 and said everything is closed.
“It’s a busy road and all you hear is traffic. It’s a diverse road.”
10:42 a.mHarry Leach
Reporter says incident is “ongoing”
Our reporter at the scene said: “There is a police incident in Walsall Road, Perry Barr this morning. The location is opposite Tower Hill Surgery.”
“There is police tape over some of the houses and pavements with a forensic search of the house. We have contacted West Midlands Police and will bring you their statement shortly.”
10:40 a.mHarry Leach
First picture
The first image of the scene shows a police cordon running across part of the pavement on Walsall Road.
Several police cars were seen at the scene.
10:38 a.mA key event
Police scene in Perry Barr
Good morning.
Police have closed a footpath near a row of houses in Perry Barr on one of Birmingham’s busiest commuter routes. A police cordon is currently in place on Walsall Road, opposite Tower Hill Medical Practice.
Please continue to follow this live blog for the latest information on this incident.