A Northfield man has been charged after two others were stabbed during a disorder in Smethwick on Tuesday evening (26th May).
Following the violent disorder – which took place in Foundry Lane just before 9.30pm – two men attended hospital with stab wounds. A 21-year-old man remains in a serious condition.
West Midlands Police detained a man in connection with the incident and he has now been charged with attempted murder and possession of an offensive weapon.
19-year-old Andre Gomes, from Northfield, has been remanded to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court tomorrow (Friday 29th May).
Two other men, both 18, have been bailed while police enquiries continue.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We know this is concerning for the community and we’ve increased our presence in the area to provide reassurance.
“The investigation remains ongoing and we’d ask people to send any footage to us, rather than share it online.
“We have set up a dedicated web page where information can be uploaded securely.”
Footage can be uploaded to the police on their Public Portal
Anyone with other 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.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org
You can also get in touch by calling 101 or on Live Chat via our website quoting log 5971 of 26 May.
Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
