Attempted murder probe after two men injured in shooting at Smethwick shop

Two men in their 40s were treated for injuries. West Midlands Police say they're investigating the circumstances that surrounded the shooting.
Two men in their 40s were treated for injuries. West Midlands Police say they're investigating the circumstances that surrounded the shooting. Credit: BPM Media

Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after gunshots were fired at a shop in the Black Country.

The incident happened on Bertram Road in Smethwick on Thursday 12 January.

Two men in their 40s were treated for injuries.

West Midlands Police say they're investigating the circumstances that surrounded the shooting and are now appealing for anyone with any mobile phone footage, CCTV or ring doorbell footage to come forward.

Two men, aged 23 and 24, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a vehicle was stopped by Bedfordshire police on Friday 13 January.

Police added: "Gunshots were fired at City Computers, Bertram Road, Smethwick at around 12pm on Thursday 12 January.

" Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and are currently in custody helping us with our enquiries.

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