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Armed police are at a suspected hostage situation in Digbeth tonight after reports a man had locked himself and two members of staff inside a charity building.

Officers and ambulance crews are at the scene in Alcester Street after they were alerted to the drama at around 3pm.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “Police were called to a charity on Alcester Road shortly after 3pm this afternoon to reports of a man who has locked himself and two members of staff into a private area.

“Emergency services are at scene.”

It is unclear if the man is armed at this stage.

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