Thank you for following our live coverage this evening. Firearms officers swooped on the shopping centre within seconds of the attack. It was over quite quickly but it was still terrifying. There will be increased patrols in the area and the Section 60 powers will be continuing until 10pm this evening. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. A Section 60 order giving officers extra powers to carry out additional stop checks was granted for parts of West Bromwich town centre earlier today. Section 60 stop and search powers have been put in place in parts of West Bromwich town centre. "There will be increased patrols in the area and the Section 60 powers will be continuing until 10pm this evening. 2023 BBC. Two police officers have been stabbed at a shopping centre after approaching two men they thought were acting suspiciously. Its shocking.". BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent makes 'disappointing' bedroom confession as Carol Kirkwood giggles. A source told Page Six the monarch began the eviction process on January 11. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 37-year-old Parminder Hunjan and 25-year-old Maninder Hunjan from Smethwick have also been charged with posession of an offensive weapon and of an imitation firearm. Police have beefed up patrols in the area and mounted a CCTV trawl after this morning's chilling attack. Stacey Solomon fans warn they 'may unfollow her' after Belle and Rose snap. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Two police officers were slashed at a shopping centre in West Bromwich, with footage appearing to show two suspects pinned to the floor by cops, Video showed a suspect being arrested at the centre today, The two police officers were taken to hospital for treatment after this morning's attack, The shocking incident happened this morning around 10am, Police were scrambled to the shopping centre this morning, Police on scene after two cops attacked with knife in West Bromwich, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Video, 00:01:31, Pupils sing as UB40 attend special assembly. It was a nice gesture, people wanted to show their support for him. We continue to keep doing all we can to reassure our communities and stop people who think its acceptable to carry weapons, or use them. He said: "He had a blade and he was swinging it everywhere - head, neck, back, arms. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. Pictures from the scene show police surrounding what appears to be an officer receiving medical attention on the floor. The officers were attacked after reportedly intervening in a row between two men at New Square shopping centre in West Bromwich, West Midlands. The 23-year-old was also arrested on suspicion of intent to supply cannabis. Helen Flanagan under fire for filming son throwing 'mega tantrum'. A source told Page Six the monarch began the eviction process on January 11. As he was walking through the centre past the Hungry Horse restaurant everyone started clapping him on his way to a waiting ambulance. Chief Superintendent Ian Green, from Sandwell Police, said: "Fortunately both officers received minor injuries but are understandably shaken by todays incident as Im sure other officers and staff are, as well as our communities. Izzy says there is a small police presence at Rydding Lane, with just one police car parked up. An air ambulance is also understood to have landed in a nearby field. Threepeople -two men, aged 41 and 37, and a 31-year-old woman- have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder,Birmingham Livereports. Sergeant Jason Phillips, of the Neighbourhood Task Force, said: We found cannabis buds and scales. The full impact of a sudden stratospheric warming event is said to arrive in the coming weeks. In the teams latest early morning swoop, just around the corner from West Bromwich Police Station, they seized a machete and drugs from a terraced home in Margaret Street, as neighbours slept. News. Read about our approach to external linking. Two police officers have been taken to hospital after allegedly being assaulted at a shopping centre in West Bromwich. They were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital by ambulance for the further checks. The attack happened shortly after a Section 60 order giving officers extra powers to carry out additional stop checks was granted earlier for parts of West Bromwich town centre. Anyone . "We had special powers authorised to carry out additional patrols in West Bromwich town centre as a result of an increase in violence in recent days, as our priority is keeping you safe. 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The officers had been patrolling New Square shopping centre in West Bromwich when they were targeted shortly before 11:30 BST. Black Country Live has approached West Midlands Police for further information. "We had special powers authorised to carry out additional patrols in West Bromwich town centre as a result of an increase in violence in recent days, as our priority is keeping you safe.". A spokeswoman said: "Ambulance crews arrived to find two male police officers with non-serious injuries. An air ambulance left the scene in a nearby field around 20 minutes ago. Read about our approach to external linking. "No one knew what was happening and we got locked in for a few minutes. The town grew rapidly thanks to industries such as gun and nail-making as well as being well known as the home of Jensen Motors. "They were given treatment on scene before being conveyed to hospital by land ambulance for further checks. Residents have reported fire engines, police and ambulance are in attendance. About 100 firefighters are at the scene of a huge blaze in West Bromwich. Police say the person was pronounced dead at the scene after they were called to the Trinity Way stop just. By Joe Forte. Contact the West Bromwich Town policing team by email: westbromtown@west-midlands.pnn.police.uk Please do not use this email to report a crime or anything that needs urgent police attention Follow us on Twitter The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. An air ambulance was seen leaving nearby field off Schofield Avenue at 7:10pm. West Bromwich Town Your local policing team are there to listen to your concerns and act upon the issues that matter most to you. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. ". The Duke of York may refuse King Charles trying to get him in Frogmore Cottage rather than his Royal Lodge. Sally made the admission on Monday's programme. Emergency services have descended on an area of West Bromwich this evening after reports of a major incident in a residential area. Police probe double stabbing in West Bromwich park which left two men in hospital West Bromwich | Feb 13, 2023 Schoolboy struck by car suffers non life-threatening fractures West. BREAKING Constance Marten and Mark Gordon police 'considering baby has come to serious harm'. Two men, aged 41 and 37, and a woman, 31, have been arrested on. It was just absolute chaos. A Section 60 giving officers extra powers to carry out additional stop checks was granted earlier today for parts of West Bromwich town centre. One woman said: I heard the air ambulance land. "The team at New Square joins others in sending them and their families our thoughts and best wishes for a speedy recovery. A Little Dessert Shop staff member told Black Country Live that they saw police presence at the West Bromwich bus station this afternoon. Sorry, we are unable to accept comments about this article at the moment. Dunelm will offer employees flexible working hours, it has announced. The officers received "slash injuries" which are not thought to be life-threatening and have been taken to hospital to be checked over. Anyone with information should contact police on 101. An air ambulance was spotted landing in a field close by to the incident. They're displayed in alphabetical order. The pair were attacked after they approached two people acting suspiciously in the New Square shopping centre just before 11.30am. He says officers "must consider that the baby has come to serious harm". BirminghamLive has contacted West Midlands Ambulance service for an update on the incident. Harry and Meghan were evicted from Frogmore Cottage 24 hours after Spare. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. There is a huge emergency service presence in Rydding Lane, West Bromwich this evening. However, the pair have been taken to hospital to be checked over, police said. Members of the community were unsure of what happened but it was clear that they were concerned. Pictured below is the air ambulance taking off from the field off Schofield Avenue at around 7:10pm. Terrified shoppers told of "chaotic scenes" during the horrifying attack at the busy retail centre this morning. How We Use Your Data. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. 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West Midlands Police have confirmed the nature of tonight's incident. "We continue to keep doing all we can to reassure our communities and stop people who think its acceptable to carry weapons, or use them. "An ambulance, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with medics on board attended the scene.". Maj. Johns said the attendant notified police of the vehicle around 5 a.m. Ch Supt Ian Green said: "Fortunately both officers received minor injuries but are understandably shaken by today's incident as I'm sure other officers and staff are, as well as our communities. He also thanked the ambulance service for their "swift response" and added there was "support in place for brave officers acting to keep the public safe". One witness said: "It was terrible, saw one copper with what looked like a bad injury to his neck. Two men aged aged 18 and 23, were arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon, possession of a firearm and possession of a Class A drug. Ambulance crews arrived to find two male police officers with non-serious injuries. Two police officers have received treatment from the ambulance service following an incident in West Bromwich this morning. That's the only thing that people are talking about here today - the attack on two cops. Call 999 in an emergency. He added: "An ambulance, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with medics on board attended the scene. "One of the police officers seemed to be bleeding quite badly. 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They were given treatment on scene before being conveyed to hospital by land ambulance for further checks. ", Harry and Meghan evicted from Frogmore Cottage by King Charles after Spare memoir, Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall caught cheating hubby after sexy lingerie slip-up, Constance Marten and lover arrested over manslaughter, Woman found murdered is missing mum who had not been seen since before Xmas, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. West Bromwich Bookmark Wednesbury Jack Lowe murder - Police given extra time to quiz teens held over stab death Wednesbury Bookmark Jack Lowe, 18, named as Wednesbury stabbing victim as. One witness said: "It was terrible, saw one copper with what looked like a bad injury to his neck. A small police presence is shown at Rydding Lane in the video below. The police officers were rushed to hospital for treatment to slash injuries which are not thought to be serious. Read about our approach to external linking. Sgt Phillips said the latest operation will have disrupted drugs supply in the area. Coventry: Police respond to incident at West Orchards Shopping Centre. I felt sorry for the little children who were scared, it was awful for them to see.". Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. West Bromwich is famous for its football club, West Bromwich Albion, which has existed in the town since 1878. Four pupils were suspended for a week and West Yorkshire police intervened after false rumours spread that the holy . ITV Coronation Street and I'm A Celebrity star Helen posted the clip of Charlie on Instagram. Towards West Bromwich bus station: normal line of route From West Bromwich bus station: Izons Rd t, Lodge Rd, High St to normal line of route.. Eyewitnesses. A police drugs raid, Margaret Street, West Bromwich. "We will support our colleagues throughout their recovery - and others affected by what has happened this morning - and the pending investigation.". BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent makes 'disappointing' bedroom confession as Carol Kirkwood giggles. Loose Women star, who welcomed Belle earlier this month and Rose on her 32nd birthday last October, posted the adorable snap on Instagram. To report crime call 999 in. The male officers were injured after being attacked at New Square. View our online Press Pack. More deadly weapons found behind the doors of seemingly normal homes in the Black Country - this is the stark reality of life for West Midlands Polices Neighbourhood Task Force as they root out drugs dens and other criminal enterprises hiding in plain sight. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Two men, aged 41 and 37, and a 31-year-old woman have been arrestedon suspicion of attempted murder. New Square Shopping Centre confirmed arrests had been made following the dramatic episode at the retail complex, which reports suggest was a stabbing. For everything else get in touch via Live Chat on our website 8am - Midnight, or call 101 West Bromwich, England west-midlands.police.uk/your-local-pol Joined March 2016 517 Following 2,692 Followers Tweets & replies Media West Bromwich Police Emergency services have descended on Rydding Lane in West Bromwich this evening. View any neighbourhood team page by using the links: Oldbury Town Rowley Town Smethwick Town Tipton Town Wednesbury Town West Bromwich Town We will bring that to you live when it comes through. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Police are appealing for dash cam footage and witnesses to come forward after a man died in a collision in West Bromwich in the early hours of yesterday morning (25 December). 5 Two police officers were slashed at a. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. Buses travelling out of the bus station have been diverted to avoid the High Street. New Square Shopping Centre confirmed arrests had been made following the. Motorists have been urged to avoid High Street in West Bromwich following an incident this afternoon, Tuesday, June 16. "They were given treatment at the scene by West Midlands Ambulance Service before being conveyed to hospital by land ambulance for further checks. Five men are in police custody today after a string of burglaries in Wolverhampton, Walsall and South Staffordshire overnight - with one premises being attacked using a stolen forklift truck. No arrests have so far been made in relation to the incident. West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident. The officers were slashed at New Square shopping centre on Wednesday morning. One cop was seen with a serious neck wound as the centre's shops were placed in lockdown. Jump to content. Well share the details later on social media.". Today people flock to the town's recently revamped Dartmouth Park and New Square shopping centre. Get all the latest news sent to your inbox. More deadly weapons found behind the doors of seemingly normal homes in the Black Country - this is the stark reality of life for West Midlands Polices Neighbourhood Task Force as they root out drugs dens and other criminal enterprises hiding in plain sight. It was later damaged after he dropped it in a busy corridor. M6 traffic live updates as crash shuts two lanes with 60 minute delays between Wednesbury and Walsall, Drivers are being warned to allow extra time for their journeys on the M6, Why Aston Villa paid Randy Lerner 10m after Tony Xia deal, A look at the agreements between Randy Lerner and Tony Xia and how Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens came in and, in effect, saved the day, Dunelm implementing new rule as it follows in Sainsbury's footsteps. You can read the full story here. A busy high street has been blocked off by a police incident. Medics and police swarmed the site, which is close to West Bromwich Albion's Stadium The Hawthorns on the Smethwick border, following the violent stab attack just after 6.30am. Just before 4pm, buses from West Bromwich bus station were diverted via Izons Road and Lodge Road. BREAKING Constance Marten and Mark Gordon police 'considering baby has come to serious harm'. Follow the latest news for West Bromwich in West Midlands, England, UK - Local news and information in your area. Both schools are less than a mile from the incident. 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Arrests after major police incident at West Bromwich shopping centre, Police say there will be increased patrols in the area, Emergency services were called to the shopping centre, The shopping centre confirmed arrests have been made, Armed police descended on the scene during the incident, Emergency services were called to the shopping centre at around 10am, An officer suffered an injury to his neck, one witness said. A number of residents have reported the air ambulance flying over streets in the Wednesbury/West Brom border. Dunelm will offer employees flexible working hours, it has announced. Witnesses at New Square Shopping Centre in West Bromwich, West Midlands, saw "chaotic scenes" after the officers were hurt carrying out arrests. Unit 17, Brindleys Business Park, Chaseside Drive. "No one knew what was happening and we got locked in for a few minutes. THIS is the dramatic moment suspected knifemen were pinned to the floor after two cops were "slashed repeatedly" in a horrific shopping centre attack today. Fire, police and road and air ambulance crews are reportedly in attendance near Rydding Lane. At least he was able to walk unaided, everyone is hoping he makes a full recovery. Two police officers have been taken to hospital after allegedly being assaulted at a shopping centre in West Bromwich. "There will be increased patrols in the area and the Section 60 powers will be continuing until 10pm this evening. This booking photo released by Arizona's Maricopa County Jail shows Pedro Quintana-Lujan, on Sunday, Feb . The officers were attacked after reportedly intervening in a row between two men at New Square shopping centre in West Bromwich, West Midlands. The air ambulance left a field off Schofield Avenue in West Bromwich this evening (August 3) at around 7:15pm, Police pictured on Rydding Lane this evening, An air ambulance taking off from Schofield Avenue, round the corner from Rydding Lane, The incident is thought to have taken place at Rydding Lane. You dont expect it on your doorstep.. "We had special powers authorised to carry out additional patrols in West Bromwich town centre as a result of an increase in violence in recent days, as our priority is keeping you safe. Three people have been arrested after two police officers were slashed in West Bromwich in the West Midlands this morning. Also seized was a stun-gun weapon which Sergeant Jason Phillips said was becoming an all-too-common find on the teams raids. DeSantis won't say he's running. We also found a large machete and a stun gun, which are seeming to become more popular at the moment, off the streets. pic.twitter.com/MDYz4s3EFp. Sally made the admission on Monday's programme. A 31-year-old woman has been bailed with strict conditions pending further enquiries. Pupils sing as UB40 attend special assembly. You can unsubscribe at any time. Chief Superintendent Ian Green, from Sandwell Police, said: Fortunately both officers received minor injuries but are understandably shaken by todays incident as Im sure other officers and staff are, as well as our communities.". . The incident has occurred in the area of . Motorists are being turned away from Coventry's West Orchards Shopping Centre car park after a 999 incident. 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The video below shows the scene at Rydding Lane this evening. Helen Flanagan under fire for filming son throwing 'mega tantrum'. The officers were on patrol around 11.30am when they approached two men acting suspiciously. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. Two men aged 41 and 37, and a 31-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. A busy high street has been blocked off by a police incident. Chief Constable of West Midlands Police, Sir Dave Thompson, said in a tweet he was "deeply concerned" at what had happened. "I'm glad there were arrests. Register or Sign In. An air ambulance has reportedly landed nearby. In the team's latest early morning swoop, just around the corner from West Bromwich Police Station, they seized a machete and drugs. Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about West Bromwich from the BBC Fire, police and road and air ambulance crews are. Please rate this website. 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