Saltley gang clash: Men injured as children play nearby Published duration 10 August 2019 Related Topics Birmingham knife crime

image copyright SnapperSK image caption The confrontation happened in Silver Birch Close, Saltley

Two men have been injured in a clash between rival gangs in a cul-de-sac as children played nearby, police said.

The confrontation, in the Saltley area of Birmingham on Friday evening, followed a car chase.

West Midlands Police said a BMW crashed into a wall and the occupants of a VW Golf, with their faces covered, emerged armed with a machete and a shotgun.

Two victims, both 23, were taken to hospital with non life-threatening injuries.

One suffered cuts to his legs while the other had a graze from a shotgun pellet.

A force spokeswoman said: "It was fortunate innocent people, including children, were not injured.

"The attackers made off in a VW Golf and efforts are under way to trace the vehicle and the men involved."

One of the injured men was arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm.

West Midlands Police said the attack, at 18:30 BST, was a "targeted attack between rival groups."