'Targeted attack' as car drives into five men in Birmingham city centre

HIT AND RUN STILL
The alleged attack took place on Livery Street, Birmingham

Five people are in hospital after being involved in a hit-and-run in Birmingham city centre.

West Midlands Police believe it was a "targeted attack" and the force has said they are still looking for the driver and the car.

They have arrested one man on suspicion of affray and he is still in custody.

The five men were run over on Livery Street at 3am last night. One was seriously injured, and the other four were "potentially" seriously injured.

Police arrived just after 3 am following reports of disorder involving a group.

West Midlands Ambulance Service took four ambulances, two paramedics, a trauma doctor and a critical care paramedic to the scene.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman says: “On arrival, crews found five patients.

“The first patient, a male pedestrian, was treated by ambulance crews for multiple serious injuries.

“He was taken to a Major Trauma Centre for further treatment, with MERIT travelling on board to continue care en route.

“Four other men, also pedestrians, were all treated by medics for potentially serious injuries and conveyed to hospital for further treatment.”

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