Three people have been arrested after a man was punched and robbed in Birmingham city centre in the early hours of Tuesday, October 6. The incident took place in New Street, where the victim was attacked by assailants who grabbed his bag and two mobile phones.
West Midlands Police detained two men, aged 39 and 31, and a woman, aged 34, on suspicion of robbery following a short foot chase. All three remain in police custody as enquiries continue.
Police Respond to Early Morning Attack
The force was alerted to the robbery at around 4am after officers were called to reports that a man had been punched in New Street. According to West Midlands Police, the victim had two phones and a bag taken during the assault.
Following what the force described as "quick-time enquiries," suspects were identified and subsequently detained after a brief chase. The arrests took place at approximately 4am, close to the scene of the incident.
Three Held on Suspicion of Robbery
A police spokesperson said: "We've three people in custody today after a robbery was reported to us earlier this morning in Birmingham city centre.
"Officers were alerted after a man was punched in New Street and two phones were taken along with a bag.
"Following quick-time enquiries, suspects were identified and following a short foot chase three people were detained at around 4am.
"Two men, aged 39 and 31, and a woman aged 34, were arrested on suspicion of robbery.
"All three remain in police custody as enquiries continue."
Ongoing Investigation
The arrests mark a swift response by West Midlands Police to the reported robbery in one of Birmingham's busiest thoroughfares. The force has not yet released further details about the victim's condition or the value of the stolen items.
As of this report, all three suspects remain in custody, and the police investigation is ongoing. Further updates are expected as officers continue their enquiries into the incident.
