A police investigation is underway after a stolen car was deliberately rammed into a property in Birmingham, causing a fire. The incident occurred on Cheapside in Deritend at around 4:00 AM on Tuesday, May 5.
Details of the Incident
West Midlands Police and fire crews responded to the scene. According to authorities, a white Toyota MPV was reversed into the shutters of a building believed to be the Jaguar Midlands bathroom showroom. Shortly after the impact, a fire broke out at the venue. Firefighters from West Midlands Fire Service attended and later left the scene in the hands of the police.
Police Investigation
Police have confirmed that the vehicle was stolen in the Birmingham area just hours before the ram raid. Officers are reviewing CCTV footage and speaking with witnesses to determine the cause of the fire. No injuries have been reported. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police stated: “We’re investigating after a fire at a property on Cheapside, Birmingham, at around 4am today. It’s believed a car was deliberately reversed into shutters at the property, before a fire broke out at the scene. We are working to establish the cause of the fire, but no one is believed to have been injured. Our enquiries have established that the car, a white Toyota MPV, had been stolen hours earlier in the Birmingham area. We’re reviewing CCTV and speaking to witnesses, and would urge anyone with information to get in touch via 101 quoting log 424 of 5 May.”
Business Response
A spokesperson for Jaguar Midlands confirmed that a car had been driven into the building but declined to provide further comment. The showroom sustained damage to its shutters, and the fire caused additional harm to the property. Authorities are appealing for anyone with information to come forward as the investigation continues.
