Sheldon Greggs Gun Battle: Shoppers and Babies Hide
A terrifying gun battle erupted outside a Greggs bakery in Sheldon, Birmingham. Witnesses describe shoppers with babies hiding as staff locked doors. Police are investigating.
A terrifying gun battle erupted outside a Greggs bakery in Sheldon, Birmingham. Witnesses describe shoppers with babies hiding as staff locked doors. Police are investigating.
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Shoppers, including mothers with babies, were locked inside a Birmingham Greggs after a violent fight involving a gun erupted outside. Police are investigating the broad daylight incident in Sheldon.
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West Midlands Police reintroduces a mounted unit of 12 horses to tackle riots and football violence. First five horses arrive at Edgbaston stables. Read the full story.
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