Smethwick bar shooting update as police make attempted murder arrest

Ben Perrin

7 July 2024 at 8:50 am·1-min read

Police and forensics officers attend an incident in Rolfe Street, Smethwick. — -Credit: (Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live)

A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after gunshots were fired at a bar last month. Three people were injured during the shooting in a 3.30am attack in Smethwick.

West Midlands Police continue to probe the incident at Avenue Bar Restaurant & Grill, based in Rolfe Street, at 3.30am, on June 17. Two men, one aged in his 40s, and the other in his 20s, were taken to hospital with serious injuries. A woman was also taken to hospital with injuries but was discharged.

Police said that a 21-year-old man has been detained after "acting on information" yesterday, Saturday, July 6. A 23-year-old man was previously arrested and bailed while police inquiries continue.

In a statement, police said: "We've arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after gun shots were fired at a venue in Smethwick last month. We acted on information and yesterday detained a man in connection with the incident at Avenue Bar and Restaurant in Rolfe Street.

"The 21-year-old currently remains in custody for questioning. Three people were injured after gunshots were fired during the early hours of 17 June. A 23-year-old man was previously arrested and bailed while our enquiries continue.

"We're still keen to hear from anyone with information and you can do this via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, quoting 412 of 17 June."

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