Officer speaks of 'concerning pattern' in needle attacks

Detectives investigating a spate of needle attacks on women on nights out in Birmingham has identified a "concerning pattern" of behaviour by the culprit.

Supt Danny Long told ITV News Central that the attacker appeared to be targeting young women between around 3am and 4am, when they are likely to be vulnerable.

The attacks have all happened in a small area of Broad Street, between Gas Street and Granville Street.