Two arrested as officers threatened with ‘bayonet’ knife in Rednal disorder

A boy and a woman were arrested after West Midlands Police response officers were threatened with a knife while attending a disorder in Rednal yesterday (Wednesday 3rd June).

Officers were called to reports of a disorder in Kendal Rise Road at around 3.50pm.

After being threatened with a large bayonet style knife, officers deployed a Taser.

A 16 year old boy was arrested on suspicion of possession of a bladed weapon and witness intimidation.

A 30 year old woman was also arrested on suspicion of witness intimidation.

Both remain in police custody for questioning this morning as investigations continue.

Bournville A unit attended reports of disorder in Longbridge this afternoon during which this ‘bayonet’ knife was brandished at officers. The second time in a week this has happened to my team. #Taser was deployed and two persons are now in custody whilst enquires continue. KS pic.twitter.com/5xtLNE8iOx

— Force Response – #StayAlert (@ResponseWMP) June 3, 2020

Anyone with information is asked to contact West Midlands Police on Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk (8am – midnight) or to call 101 any time. Please quote log number 3002 of 3 June.

Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org