Four arrested after police officer is injured in Wythall

Four men have been arrested after a police officer was injured on Three Oaks Road in Wythall yesterday evening (Tuesday 28 January).

Detective Inspector Jim Hopkins, who is leading the investigation, said: “As part of this investigation we have been following up a number of lines of enquiry. As a result we have some additional information we would like the public’s help with.

“We are keen to speak to anyone that may have seen a silver Volvo or a silver Corsa being driven erratically on routes between Lea Green Lane in Wythall and Majors Green in Shirley between 6pm yesterday and 1pm today (Wednesday 29 January).

“We’d also like to hear from you if you saw four men, aged between 16 and 30, that may have been with either of these vehicles.”

Information can be given by calling 101 and quoting incident number 612s of 28 January.

You can also give details without giving your name by calling the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via their website www.crimestoppers-uk.org

The four men arrested as part of the investigation are from Solihull;

• An 18-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault
• A 20-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault and failing to stop when directed
• A 22-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault, failing to stop, dangerous driving and attempted theft of a vehicle
• A 28-year-old on suspicion of assault, aggravated vehicle taking and dangerous driving.

All four currently remain in police custody.

Issued: 6pm, Wednesday 29 January, AN, Corporate Communications