Quinton Road West in Birmingham has been closed off by police following an incident in which a man was found with serious leg injuries. The air ambulance landed nearby, and a dozen officers were seen outside the Co-Op store. West Midlands Police confirmed they were called at around 4.15pm on August 18.
Police cordon and emergency response
Photographs shared with BirminghamLive showed at least a dozen West Midlands Police officers gathered outside the Co-Op food store, where the police cordon was erected this afternoon. An ambulance could be seen parked in the background. Another photograph showed the air ambulance low in the sky behind a set of houses, with two ambulances and a police car parked in the foreground.
The air ambulance reportedly landed nearby along Simmons Drive. Social media users reported there being a 'massive police incident' taking place, with six police cars at the scene. Quinton Road West has been closed at the junction of Gorsy Road, where the Co-Op is situated.
Details from West Midlands Police
Members of the public have reported there was an incident inside the shop. A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said they were called after a man was found with serious leg injuries in Quinton Road West at around 4.15pm today (18 August). The spokesperson added that West Midlands Ambulance Service has also been approached for comment.
The incident has led to road closures and a significant emergency services presence in the area. The man's condition has not been disclosed at this time.
Ongoing response and updates
Emergency services remain at the scene, and the road closure is expected to continue while investigations are carried out. BirminghamLive is running a live blog for the latest updates on this incident. Further information will be provided as it becomes available.
