A man has been killed and two others are injured in a shooting in Birmingham.

A 20-year-old and a 19-year-old are in hospital following the attack near a primary school on St Vincent Street West in Ladywood.

Their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

More police were deployed to the area to reassure the public after the attack which took place just after 5pm on Tuesday.

No arrests have been made and detectives investigating the shooting are appealing for witnesses.


:: Anyone with information can call 101 quoting log number 1754 of 7 May. Crimestoppers can also be called anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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