Birmingham bloodbath: Two shot and one knifed by masked thugs in horror play area attack
BIRMINGHAM saw a horrific attack unfurl after two men were shot and another was stabbed by masked thugs near a children's play area.
Birmingham: Police attend scene of Bordesley Green incident
The callous attack on Denbigh Street, Bordesley Green, took place just before 9pm on Friday. The men were in a car when they were surrounded by the gang armed with a gun and knives.
Two of the men were shot, both in the arm, and the third was knifed in the arm in the attack.
Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
The gang fled in up to three vehicles.
Pictures show the scene, near a children’s play area, cordoned off today.
Police have launched an investigation into the incident.
No arrests have yet been made.
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A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: “We're investigating after three men were injured after being attacked in Denbigh Street, Bordesley Green, at around 8.45pm yesterday (25 September).
“They were in a car when a group of masked men - armed with a gun and knives - surrounded them.
“A man in his 30s and another in his 20s suffered gunshot wounds to their arms; while another suffered stab injuries to his arm.
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“Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
“The attackers fled in up to three vehicles and enquiries are ongoing to identify them.
“CCTV is being examined and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat, or by calling 101. Quote 20BW/232481T/20."