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Five police officers were injured and a sixth was attacked with a nine-inch knife in just 24 hour orgy of violence across Birmingham and the Black Country.

One remained in a serious, but stable condition after he was hurt by a 4x4 trying to escape from other officers in Erdington on Sunday morning, June 16.

Hours later in Smethwick , two officers were hit by a car after a separate police chase.

Later the same day, two more cops were knocked down by a van during a burglary in Sparkhill .

And on Monday morning, June 17, a sixth West Midlands Police officer narrowly avoided serious injury when his stab vest saved him from a knife attack in Castle Vale .

Here is what happened in order of the incidents.

June 16

4.10am - Officer seriously injured in horror Erdington crash

A police officer was seriously injured when a 4x4 being chased by police smashed into another patrol car.

He is in a serious, but stable condition today (Tuesday, June 18) after suffering pelvic, leg and shoulder injuries when his patrol car was destroyed by the Land Rover Discovery.

It happened at 4.10am when the vehicle failed to stop for another police car after being seen "driven erratically" in Wood End Road .

West Midlands Police said the injured officer's car was not involved in the "brief" chase.

A 37-year-old-man was arrested on suspicion of dangerous driving and driving while unfit through drink or drugs. He was later released under investigation.

A nearby resident told our reporter at the scene: "I heard the impact, the cop car came screaming down here at around 4.15am.

"I shot up out of bed. It was carnage."

Another said: "I was up about 3ish, we heard someone speed up on Trafalgar Road and just heard a loud bang."

Chief Insp Tony Cole, Force Incident Manager, previously said: “An investigation is under way to establish the circumstances of what took place this morning and I would urge anyone who witnessed the collision to get in touch.

“Support is being pro-actively offered to those who attended the scene and colleagues of the officer.

"The force’s Professional Standards Department (PSD) has been informed.



"Any witnesses or anyone with information has been asked to get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, call 101 anytime, or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."

3.30pm - Two officers hit by a car in Smethwick

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Two police officers w ere hurt after they were hit by a car during a pursuit that left a Smethwick road sealed off.

West Midlands Police said they tried to stop a blue Ford Focus after reports it was being driven suspiciously in Bowden Road on Sunday afternoon.

The occupants – who were later arrested – tried to flee the scene and careered into several parked cars at around 3.30pm.

During the arrest attempt, the driver struck two officers with the car – causing them minor injuries.

A 33-year-old was arrested and taken to hospital with a head injury, where he remained yesterday (Monday, June 17).

An 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of theft remained in police custody and was later bailed pending further enquiries.

A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to Bowden Road, Smethwick , following reports that a car had hit a lamppost on Sunday, June 16.

“Upon arrival, crews treated a patient for multiple injuries and he was taken to Sandwell Hospital for further treatment.”

A police spokesman said: “Officers were called to Bowden Road in Smethwick just before 3.30pm on Sunday, June 16, following a report of suspicious behaviour involving a blue Ford Focus.

“The occupants of the car attempted to flee the scene and damaged several parked cars in the road.

“During an arrest attempt, the driver struck two officers with the car, causing them minor injuries.

“A 33-year-old was arrested and taken to hospital with a head injury, where he remained yesterday (Monday, June 17) while an 18-year-old man arrested on suspicion of theft remains in police custody.”

7.40pm - Two knocked down by van during Sparkhill burglary

Two police officers were knocked down by a van as they tried to stop a burglary on a Sparkhill street.

Officers were responding to a burglary call in Evelyn Road at around 7.40pm when they were hit by a Mercedes van.

They suffered minor injuries.

A West Midlands Police statement read: "Two officers were injured after police were called to reports of a burglary at an industrial unit in Evelyn Road, Sparkhill, at 7.40pm last night, June 16.

"After officers arrived at the scene, a Mercedes van drove at their patrol car and then reversed towards them.

"They were knocked to the floor but suffered minor injuries as the van fled.

"A suspected chop shop, involving the parts from up to four stolen vehicles, was discovered inside the unit.

"Enquiries are ongoing.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime.

"Potential witnesses are asked to quote log number 2323 of June 16, 2019.”

June 17

9.30am - Police officer cheats death after stab attack in Castle Vale

An officer was saved by his stab vest after patrols responded to reports of a man threatening to harm himself in Park Lane, Castle Vale.

The West Midlands force said a man was discovered with knives and tried to stab one of those at the scene.

A 62-year-old man was Tasered and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Police were called to reports of a man threatening to harm himself at a property in Park Lane, Castle Vale, just after 9.30am today (17 June).

"A man was discovered with knives and an attempt was made to stab an officer. The officer was struck in the stab vest and unhurt.

"A 62-year-old man was Tasered and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. He is currently in police custody for questioning."