Armed West Midlands Police officers swarmed Rotton Park Road in Edgbaston on Thursday evening, with a number of marked and unmarked police cars descending on the street at around 8pm on October 8. Footage from the scene shows police outside an address, with flashing blue lights filling the street.
Police cordon and witness account
Police cars were seen blocking off the stretch of road at each end. In a 53-second video clip, an officer can be overheard shouting, while a car alarm and a dog barking are also audible. One witness said: "Rotton Park Road now armed police everywhere. Road blocked off both ends."
The incident prompted a significant police presence, with both marked and unmarked vehicles involved. The footage, sent to Brumz, captures the scene as officers attended the location.
Status and response
BirminghamLive has approached the police force for a statement. It is not yet clear if there were any injuries or arrests. It was understood that the incident was cleared less than an hour later.
Police at the scene of the incident on Rotton Park Road were seen outside an address, with the road blocked at both ends. The quick resolution suggests the situation was brought under control within the hour, though official details remain pending.
