Five men sought after 'sickening' attack on traffic warden

A man has been arrested and police are looking for five others after a traffic warden was dragged off his moped and violently kicked and stamped on.

West Midlands Police says the "sickening violence" happened between 5pm and 5.30pm on 14 September in the Alum Rock area of Birmingham.

The victim, who was on duty, was dragged from his moped before being kicked and having his head stamped on.

The gang then stole his vehicle.

Currently, the men numbered one, two and three in the images released by police are being treated as suspects.

The men pictured in numbers four and five may have information to assist the investigation.

One man, 20, has been arrested on suspicion of robbery.

There is a sixth person police want to trace, but no images of that person.

The attack happened on Hartopp Road at the corner with College Road.

Detective Sergeant Tom Lyons said the victim was taken to hospital, but, despite the violence used in the attack, is not believed to have suffered serious injuries.

He said: "I was absolutely furious when I saw the footage. The level of violence used is truly shocking, and I know every right-minded person who views it will share that anger.

"We've already spoken to the victim. CCTV and other enquiries have already begun, but people in the community will know who these men are. I'd urge them to examine their conscience and do the right thing and give us the names."

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