Birmingham Green Party councillor Siobhan Harper-Nunes has been charged with assaulting five individuals, including three police officers, following an incident in the Ladywood area. The charges come after West Midlands Police responded to reports of disorder near the junction of Monument Road and Hagley Road on Thursday, August 6.
Incident and Arrest
Police were called to the scene at approximately 5pm on August 6 after receiving reports of a disturbance. Upon arrival, officers arrested a woman on suspicion of assault. The force has since confirmed that the woman is Siobhan Harper-Nunes, aged 66, of Monument Road.
Following the arrest, Harper-Nunes was charged with assaulting a member of the public, three police officers, and a member of police staff. She has been bailed to appear before Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on September 10.
Political Background
Harper-Nunes was elected as a councillor for the Ladywood ward earlier this year. She also stood as a candidate in the West Midlands mayoral election in 2024. Her political career has been marked by involvement in local and regional issues, though this incident has cast a shadow over her recent electoral success.
Party Response
The Birmingham Green Party has announced that Harper-Nunes has been suspended from the Green Party Group with immediate effect, pending an investigation. The party has not released further details about the nature of the investigation or the incident itself.
In a statement, West Midlands Police said: “We were called to disorder near the junction of Monument Road and Hagley Road at around 5pm yesterday (August 6). A woman was arrested on suspicion of assault. This afternoon, Siobhan Harper-Nunes, aged 66, of Monument Road, was charged with assaulting a member of the public, three police officers and a member of police staff.”
Legal Proceedings
Harper-Nunes has been released on bail and is scheduled to appear at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on September 10. The charges relate to an incident that occurred on a busy thoroughfare, raising questions about the circumstances leading to the alleged assaults. Further details are expected to emerge during the court proceedings.
The case highlights the challenges faced by police officers in the line of duty and the legal consequences for those accused of assaulting public servants. It also underscores the importance of accountability for elected officials, who are held to high standards of conduct by their parties and constituents.
As the legal process unfolds, the Birmingham Green Party will conduct its own internal review. The outcome of both the court case and the party's investigation will determine Harper-Nunes's political future and her standing within the community.
