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Man arrested after holding two women hostage for several hours at a charity in Digbeth.
Police called after man reportedly locks himself and two others into 'private area' in Digbeth
Police have said they were called to Alcester Street in Digbeth around 3pm today regarding an incident.
They were responding to reports that a man who has locked himself and two members of staff into a private area.
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