Police are exploring potential links between a shooting and arson attack at a property in Stechford. The fire was started at an address in the early hours of New Year’s Day.
This came after a vehicle was set alight in Albert Road in Stechford shortly before 10pm on Sunday (December 29). BirminghamLive reported shots being fired at a property in Albert Road in Stechford on Saturday, December 7.
No one has been injured and West Midlands Police has said it is exploring if the arson incidents in the street and shooting are linked. It said it will have an added police presence in the area and is appealing for any witnesses to what has happened to come forward.
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A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “We’re investigating after two arson attacks on Albert Road in Stechford over the last few days. We were called to the street just before 10pm on Sunday (December 29) after a car had been set alight.
“Last night, a property was damaged when someone attempted to set it alight. The fire was extinguished before significant damage was caused. We are exploring links between the two attacks and an earlier incident where shots were fired at a property on Albert Road early on 7 December. Fortunately, nobody has been injured in any of the incidents.
Albert Road in Stechford
An eyewitness claims the property set alight today, Wednesday (January 1), is the same address. The eyewitness, who asked to remain anonymous, said: “There’s fire tape around the property, and the windows have shattered and fallen out. There’s glass and fire damage everywhere.”
The police statement added: “Enquiries are ongoing and CCTV in and around the area is being reviewed. We know how concerning these incidents will have been in the community and determined to find out who was involved. We’ll have extra officers in the area to provide reassurance over the coming days.
“We’re keen to hear from anyone with information. They should get in touch on 101 or Live Chat quoting log 1790 of 1 January.”