Two men arrested after Christmas fairground ride 'crashed to the ground' in Birmingham city centre

A cordon remains in place around the ride in Birmingham city centre
The scene at Birmingham city centre Credit: ITV News Central

Two men have been arrested after a Christmas fairground ride “crashed to the ground” in Birmingham city centre.

West Midlands Police said the men aged 55 and 21 were arrested at the scene on Thursday evening on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and obstructing officers.

They remain in custody.

Centenary Square was cordoned off Credit: ITV News Central

Two women were taken to hospital after the City Star Flyer ride “failed and crashed” in Centenary Square, while another 11 patients were assessed by paramedics and discharged at the scene.

Police say they remain in Centenary Square and are assisting the Health and Safety Executive investigation.

A cordon at the scene is likely to remain in place throughout the day.

Officers are appealing for anyone with CCTV or mobile phone footage which might help the investigation to get in touch.