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Read about our approach to external linking. The two women, ages 38 and 44 . Upon arriving at the scene at about 8:15 a.m., officers found an unoccupied white . Witnesses at New Square Shopping Centre in West Bromwich, West Midlands, saw "chaotic scenes" after the officers were hurt carrying out arrests. 5 Two police officers were slashed at a. He added: "An ambulance, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford with medics on board attended the scene. Monday 27 April 2020 19:44, UK Helen Flanagan under fire for filming son throwing 'mega tantrum'. West Midlands Roads advised drivers to avoid the area. There is a huge emergency service presence in Rydding Lane, West Bromwich this evening. A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to . Fire, police and road and air ambulance crews are reportedly in attendance near Rydding Lane. ", Eyewitness Lauren Chatwin said: "It was horrible. Emergency services were scrambled with an air ambulance reportedly landing nearby. 10:27 am today. He says officers "must consider that the baby has come to serious harm". West Midlands Police have confirmed the nature of tonight's incident. Police are investigating after a man crashed a stolen pickup truck into a home in west Seattle on Monday morning. Ch Supt Ian Green said: "Fortunately both officers received minor injuries but are understandably shaken by today's incident as I'm sure other officers and staff are, as well as our communities. "I hope the police officers make a full recovery.". THIS is the dramatic moment suspected knifemen were pinned to the floor after two cops were "slashed repeatedly" in a horrific shopping centre attack today. Buses travelling out of the bus station have been diverted to avoid the High Street. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. A source told Page Six the monarch began the eviction process on January 11. How We Use Your Data. Pictures from the scene show police surrounding what appears to be an officer receiving medical attention on the floor. About 100 firefighters are at the scene of a huge blaze in West Bromwich. Call 999 in an emergency. 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BirminghamLive has contacted West Midlands Ambulance service for an update on the incident. A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman has said: "West Midlands Ambulance Service received a 999 call from West Midlands Police at 11.42am to reports of two police officers who had been assaulted in New Square Shopping Centre, West Bromwich.". 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. A Year 10 pupil at Kettlethorpe High School, Wakefield - who was said to be autistic - was told to bring in a copy of the Quran by friends after losing a video game. Updated: Feb 28, 2023 / 01:38 PM EST. Everyone ran to the back of the shop and someone shouted there was a bomb. Well share the details later on social media.". Another . You can unsubscribe at any time. We have contacted emergency services for the latest on this incident, and will bring you that update when we have it. An air ambulance was spotted landing in a field close by to the incident. Izzy says there is a small police presence at Rydding Lane, with just one police car parked up. Just before 4pm, buses from West Bromwich bus station were diverted via Izons Road and Lodge Road. West Bromwich. "We had special powers authorised to carry out additional patrols in West Bromwich town centre as a result of an increase in violence in recent days, as our priority is keeping you safe.". The video below shows families waving off the air ambulance this evening, which took off from Schofield Avenue around 40 minutes ago. The officers received "slash injuries" which are not thought to be life-threatening. pic.twitter.com/MDYz4s3EFp. The officers were on patrol around 11.30am when they approached two men acting suspiciously. Medics and police swarmed the site, which is close to West Bromwich Albion's Stadium The Hawthorns on the Smethwick border, following the violent stab attack just after 6.30am. Two men aged 41 and 37, and a 31-year-old woman have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. For other inquiries, Contact Us. File pic. DeSantis won't say he's running. Two men, aged 41 and 37, and a woman, 31, have been arrested on. West Midlands Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to speak to in connection with the incident. Sgt Phillips said the latest operation will have disrupted drugs supply in the area. Terrified shoppers told of "chaotic scenes" during the horrifying attack at the busy retail centre this morning. View our online Press Pack. chaotic scenes" after the officers were hurt carrying out arrests. The Duke of York may refuse King Charles trying to get him in Frogmore Cottage rather than his Royal Lodge. Top Stories . Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. West Bromwich Bookmark Wednesbury Jack Lowe murder - Police given extra time to quiz teens held over stab death Wednesbury Bookmark Jack Lowe, 18, named as Wednesbury stabbing victim as. A Little Dessert Shop staff member told Black Country Live that they saw police presence at the West Bromwich bus station this afternoon. Motorists have been urged to avoid High Street in West Bromwich following an incident this afternoon, Tuesday, June 16.. Shots were fired just before 3pm today (16. West Midlands Ambulance Service said an ambulance, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance attended the scene. "Some shops locked the doors with customers inside until it was safe to come out.". Motorists are being turned away from Coventry's West Orchards Shopping Centre car park after a 999 incident. Taylor Lang. WEST DES MOINES, Iowa . "We had special powers authorised to carry out additional patrols in West Bromwich town centre as a result of an increase in violence in recent days, as our priority is keeping you safe. A Section 60 giving officers extra powers to carry out additional stop checks was granted earlier today for parts of West Bromwich town centre. Register or Sign In. ", Get email updates with the day's biggest stories. Members of the community were unsure of what happened but it was clear that they were concerned. Pictured below is the air ambulance taking off from the field off Schofield Avenue at around 7:10pm. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. They were treated at the scene before being taken to hospital by ambulance for the further checks. 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The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. Read more The shopping centre said in a statement: "A serious incident has taken place this morning at the shopping centre which resulted in two police officers being injured. Subscribe to one or all notification sources from this one place. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. The area has been sealed off and shops have closed. Information about BBC links to other news sites. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent makes 'disappointing' bedroom confession as Carol Kirkwood giggles. A police drugs raid, Margaret Street, West Bromwich. Three people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after two police officers were 'slashed' in West Bromwich. They were given treatment on scene before being conveyed to hospital by land ambulance for further checks.". 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More deadly weapons found behind the doors of seemingly normal homes in the Black Country - this is the stark reality of life for West Midlands Polices Neighbourhood Task Force as they root out drugs dens and other criminal enterprises hiding in plain sight. A man has been airlifted to an Auckland hospital with gunshot wounds after an incident in Maungatapere, just west of Whangrei. An air ambulance left the scene in a nearby field around 20 minutes ago. The incident has occurred in the area of . The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. "I'm glad there were arrests. A spokeswoman said: "Ambulance crews arrived to find two male police officers with non-serious injuries. A number of residents have reported the air ambulance flying over streets in the Wednesbury/West Brom border. DIVERSION: due to an incident on West Bromwich High Street the service #79 has been affected.Towards West Bromwich bus station: normal line of routeFrom West Bromwich bus station: Izons Rd t, Lodge Rd, High St to normal line of route. West Palmetto Park Road is closed from the 400 to the 700 blocks for the . Sergeant Jason Phillips, of the Neighbourhood Task Force, said: We found cannabis buds and scales. An air ambulance has reportedly landed nearby. Feb. 27, 2023, at 6:51 p.m. Police: Arizona Crash That Killed 2 Cyclists Likely Accident. Two police officers have been taken to hospital after allegedly being assaulted at a shopping centre in West Bromwich. Stacey Solomon fans warn they 'may unfollow her' after Belle and Rose snap. ", One woman added: "My mom and sister were by the incident and managed to get into Card Factory who locked the doors.". VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. He also thanked the ambulance service for their "swift response" and added there was "support in place for brave officers acting to keep the public safe". The pair were attacked after they approached two people acting suspiciously in the New Square shopping centre just before 11.30am. "We had special powers authorised to carry out additional patrols in West Bromwich town centre as a result of an increase in violence in recent days, as our priority is keeping you safe. Police said officers were working to . Two brothers have been found not guilty of the attempted murder of two police . We continue to keep doing all we can to reassure our communities and stop people who think its acceptable to carry weapons, or use them. As he was walking through the centre past the Hungry Horse restaurant everyone started clapping him on his way to a waiting ambulance. Dudley News. Subscribe to one or all notification sources from this one place. Get all the latest news sent to your inbox. 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A spokesman for West Midlands Roads tweeted: Due to a police incident on West Bromwich High Street, avoid the area and use an alternative route., Due to a police incident on #WestBromwich High St, avoid the area and use an alternative route. A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "We were called to Victoria Street, West Bromwich at around 9.30am today after an unattended package was discovered. We will support our colleagues throughout their recovery - and others affected by what has happened this morning - and the pending investigation.. M42 set for 50mph limit for a year as part of 'major upgrade' work, The next phase of a 282m revamp of junction 6 is motoring ahead - but drivers have been warned things will get worse before they get better, Police seize suspected drug dealer's Audi, The car was impounded by officers after a man fled from police in Oxpiece Drive in Bromford, Baby search live as police say Constance Marten and Mark Gordon newborn may have come to 'serious harm', The pair were arrested in Stanmer Villas, Brighton on Monday night, First pictures of car-jacking gang who couldn't start electric vehicle, Owen Morris, Richard Rocheta and Kudzai Magure have been jailed. Its shocking.". Sorry, we are not accepting comments on this article. Chief Superintendent Ian Green, from Sandwell Police, said: "Fortunately both officers received minor injuries but are understandably shaken by todays incident as Im sure other officers and staff are, as well as our communities. The incident took place just before 11.30am, when officers were patrolling the town centre in New Square and noticed two people acting suspiciously. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. ROCKY RIVER, Ohio (WJW) A Lutheran West student reportedly brought an unloaded gun to the campus on Tuesday. People were screaming and children were crying. It was over quite quickly but it was still terrifying. Dunelm will offer employees flexible working hours, it has announced. A number of police officers are at the scene. BirminghamLive reporter Izzy Bates is at the scene at Rydding Lane now. B&M closing stores across UK as full list of locations announced. "I'm glad there were arrests. Chief Superintendent Ian Green said: Fortunately both officers received minor injuries but are understandably shaken by todays incident as Im sure other officers and staff are, as well as our communities. It was a nice gesture, people wanted to show their support for him. "They were given treatment on scene before being conveyed to hospital by land ambulance for further checks. I felt sorry for the little children who were scared, it was awful for them to see.". . New Square Shopping Centre in West Bromwich is on lockdown after two police officers were injured in an alleged attack, with paramedics rushing both of them to hospital. At least he was able to walk unaided, everyone is hoping he makes a full recovery. Sign up for the free Mirror newsletter. "There will be increased patrols in the area and the Section 60 powers will be continuing until 10pm this evening. B70 8ES. Fire, police and road and air ambulance crews are. 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