A man was arrested after a car was shot at in Birmingham. Armed officers swopped on Ladypool Road on Tuesday afternoon, January 14, and detained a 32-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after a vehicle was sprayed with bullets on October 4 last year.
No-one was hurt in the incident and the suspect was due to be questioned by detectives.
West Midlands Police said: “We’ve arrested a 32-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after shots were fired at a car in Birmingham. Firearms officers made the arrest on Ladypool Road yesterday afternoon.
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“The arrest follows an incident on October 4 last year when shots were fired at a vehicle on Brighton Road. No-one was hurt.”
The statement added: “We’re currently running Operation Target which sees us take a defiant stand against a range of serious and organised crime offences. Officers use local intelligence, seize goods, carry out warrants and target offenders as part of Op Target’s ongoing crackdown against serious and organised crime.
“Anyone with information about serious and organised crime in their neighbourhood, should report it to us via 101 or Live Chat. In case of an emergency, dial 999. Alternatively, reports can be made anonymously via the independent charity, Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”