West Midlands Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was left with serious leg injuries following an incident on Quinton Road West in the Quinton area of Birmingham on Tuesday, August 18. The incident reportedly took place at a Co-op food store along the road in the afternoon.
Air Ambulance and Police Response
The air ambulance landed on a nearby field on Simmons Drive in response to the incident, and police taped off Quinton Road West at the junction with Gorsy Road. The force was called to the scene at around 4.15pm.
The man's injuries are described as serious, but it is not yet clear how he sustained them. Officers are in the early stages of their enquiries.
Police Appeal for Information
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We were called after a man was found with serious leg injuries in Quinton Road West at around 4.15pm today (18 August). We're in the early stages of our enquiries and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website, or call 101, and quote log 3882 of 18 August."
The incident prompted a significant emergency response, with the air ambulance landing nearby. Police remained at the scene for an extended period, cordoning off the area.
Local Impact and Councilor's Observations
A local councillor noted that police placed plastic sheeting over the broken glass of the Co-op's front doors, apparently to preserve the scene. They added that the interior of the supermarket was visible through the damaged entrance.
Residents living in flats above the Co-op faced difficulty accessing their properties due to the cordon. The investigation continues as police work to establish the circumstances of the incident.
