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Man arrested as Birmingham charity siege ends

A man has been arrested after two women were hold hostage at a charity in Digbeth, Birmingham.

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Police called as man 'locks two charity staff in private area'

Police are seen evacuating people from a nearby pub. Credit: David Barnes

West Midlands Police have been called to a charity in Birmingham after reports a man had locked himself and two members of staff in a "private area".

The incident is believed to have taken place at mental health charity BITA Pathways in Alcester Street, Digbeth, with police called at around 3pm.

It is unclear at present whether it is an armed incident.

BITA Pathways describes itself as "offering training and work opportunities for adults with mental health problems".

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