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. 10:27 am today. Police have beefed up patrols in the area and mounted a CCTV trawl after this morning's chilling attack. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. One witness said: "It was terrible, saw one copper with what looked like a bad injury to his neck. West Bromwich Town Your local policing team are there to listen to your concerns and act upon the issues that matter most to you. An air ambulance was spotted landing in a field close by to the incident. Police presence is now minimal. Izzy says there is a small police presence at Rydding Lane, with just one police car parked up. Firearms officers swooped on the shopping centre within seconds of the attack. Everyone ran to the back of the shop and someone shouted there was a bomb. 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. Threepeople -two men, aged 41 and 37, and a 31-year-old woman- have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder,Birmingham Livereports. Another witness said: "Very scary in Primark. Photos taken at the scene show several police officers detaining a person outside a shop. "Ambulance crews arrived to find two male police officers with non-serious injuries. Dunelm will offer employees flexible working hours, it has announced. It was a nice gesture, people wanted to show their support for him. I couldnt believe it. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman has said: "West Midlands Ambulance Service received a 999 call from West Midlands Police at 11.42am to reports of two police officers who had been assaulted in New Square Shopping Centre, West Bromwich.". The actress reportedly rumbled Buchan and Farzard after they allegedly became close during the filming of the BBC thriller. Police say the person was pronounced dead at the scene after they were called to the Trinity Way stop just. It was later damaged after he dropped it in a busy corridor. About 100 firefighters are at the scene of a huge blaze in West Bromwich. Just before 4pm, buses from West Bromwich bus station were diverted via Izons Road and Lodge Road. Read more "An ambulance, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with medics on board attended the scene.". Chief Superintendent Ian Green, from Sandwell Police, 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. 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. The officers had been patrolling New Square shopping centre in West Bromwich when they were targeted shortly before 11:30 BST. View any neighbourhood team page by using the links: Oldbury Town Rowley Town Smethwick Town Tipton Town Wednesbury Town West Bromwich Town 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. Shots were fired just before 3pm today (16. Anyone with information should contact police on 101. Posted: 16th February 2023 Man charged in connection with cars stripped in Birmingham 186 talking about this. Something went wrong, please try again later. 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Two men, aged 41 and 37, and a woman, 31, have been arrested on . Sorry, we are unable to accept comments about this article at the moment. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric'. West Midlands Ambulance Service received a 999 call from West Midlands Police at 11.42am to reports of two police officers who had been assaulted in New Square Shopping They were given treatment on scene before being conveyed to hospital by land ambulance for further checks.". Jump to content. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent makes 'disappointing' bedroom confession as Carol Kirkwood giggles. The crash was reported around 11:20 a.m. near Eighth Street and Railroad . West Midlands Ambulance and Police have been contacted. This is a breaking news story and any updates will be posted below. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: "Ambulance crews arrived to find two male police officers with non-serious injuries. Two men aged 41 and 37, and a 31-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. Enter your postcode to see news and information near you. A busy high street has been blocked off by a police incident. Read about our approach to external linking. 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People were screaming and children were crying. An eyewitness told BirminghamLive: "It was terrible, saw one copper with what looked like a bad injury to his neck. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. The force says when the officers approached. 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. Emergency services were called to the shopping centre at around 10am and an air ambulance reportedly landed nearby. Fire, police and road and air ambulance crews are. Two brothers have been found not guilty of the attempted murder of two police . The ambulance service added that the two male officers sustained 'non-serious injuries'. 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A witness said one of the male officers suffered a 'bad injury to his neck', BirminghamLive reports. The officers were attacked after reportedly intervening in a row between two men at New Square shopping centre in West Bromwich, West Midlands. DIVERSION: due to an incident on West Bromwich High Street the service #79 has been affected.Towards West Bromwich bus station: normal line of routeFrom West Bromwich bus station: Izons Rd t, Lodge Rd, High St to normal line of route. B&M closing stores across UK as full list of locations announced. "A statement from the centre read: "We are now assisting West Midlands Police in their investigation and we will give further updates once were able. It was over quite quickly but it was still terrifying. A small police presence is shown at Rydding Lane in the video below. Anyone . He says officers "must consider that the baby has come to serious harm". "No one knew what was happening and we got locked in for a few minutes. Motorists are being turned away from Coventry's West Orchards Shopping Centre car park after a 999 incident. Motorists have been urged to avoid High Street in West Bromwich following an incident this afternoon, Tuesday, June 16. The incident is thought to have taken place at Rydding Lane. Remnants of a police officer's uniform, including their vest and helmet, were left on the ground as police cordoned off the area. Helen Flanagan under fire for filming son throwing 'mega tantrum'. Another said: "It was very scary in Primark. "We are now assisting West Midlands Police in their investigation and we will give further updates once were able.". Police officers slashed in West Bromwich: Three people arrested after town centre incident, The officers were patrolling in the New Square shopping centre. 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Scores of emergency service vehicles and an air ambulance were seen attending a scene believed to be at Rydding Lane, which lies inside a housing estate. Ambulance crews arrived to find two male police officers with non-serious injuries. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Motorists have been urged to avoid West Bromwich High Street. ITV Coronation Street and I'm A Celebrity star Helen posted the clip of Charlie on Instagram. A Little Dessert Shop staff member told Black Country Live that they saw police presence at the West Bromwich bus station this afternoon. He said: "He had a blade and he was swinging it everywhere - head, neck, back, arms. "The area has been sealed off as a . West Midlands Police have confirmed that they have charged two men with attempted murder after two officers were "slashed.". A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "We were called to Victoria Street, West Bromwich at around 9.30am today after an unattended package was discovered. We will bring you an update on this tomorrow, keep an eye on the BirminghamLive website. The officers received "slash injuries" which are not thought to be life-threatening and have been taken to hospital to be checked over. 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 woman added: "My mom and sister were by the incident and managed to get into Card Factory who locked the doors.". 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). A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. The injured men received "slash injuries" not thought to be serious. Witnesses at New Square Shopping Centre in West Bromwich, West Midlands, saw "chaotic scenes" after the officers were hurt carrying out arrests. 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