Police detained a man at Queen Elizabeth Hospital this evening after reports of "suspicious behaviour."

Security guards raised the alarm around 6.20pm and armed police were photographed at the hospital moments later.

A 46-year-old man from Birmingham was searched away from the main building in Selly Oak before being detained, West Midlands Police confirmed. The incident is now over.

Police thanked the security guards for their vigilance adding: “We continue to ask for people to remain alert and report suspicious behaviour to us on 101 or via the confidential Anti-terrorism Hotline 0800 789 321.”

See how the full story unfolded below.