West Midlands confirmed to BirminghamLive today that they are investigating after reports of disorder and "gunshots" saw a main road in Sutton Coldfield closed off. The incident saw Queen Street and a number of roads shut around the town centre. You can read the full police statement here.

Queen Street, the main road through Sutton Coldfield town centre is completely blocked off this morning (June 18).



(Image: Nick Horner)

13:16KEY EVENT

Community reacts - 'It's only going to get worse'

More than 200 people have shared their views on the BirminghamLive Facebook page after this morning's news that police are investigating after reports of disorder and "gunshots" in Sutton Coldfield.

Andrew Lilley said: "No surprise really, over the past 20 years I've watched the whole of the west Midlands go downhill, Sutton was bound to end up this way too. The sad fact is its only going to get worse."

James Little disagreed, stating: "Anyone saying Sutton has gone downhill and they don't feel safe should really get out and see more places."

Ollie Maddy added: "Going to get a whole lot worse with the cost of living crisis."
A police car at this morning's incident, which saw saw a main road in Sutton Coldfield closed off. (Image: Nick Horner)

What we know so far about today's incident

Police are investigating today after reports of disorder and "gunshots" saw a main road in Sutton Coldfield closed off. The incident saw Queen Street and a number of roads shut around the town centre. They have released a statement, which you can read here.
Queen Street, the main road through Sutton Coldfield town centre is completely blocked off this morning (June 18). (Image: Nick Horner)

Newhall Walk car park back open as busy shopping weekend begins

All car parks in Sutton Coldfield, including Newhall Walk car park, are now back open. If you're planning on doing your shopping, road closures have been removed and traffic is flowing freely.
Newhall Walk car park in Sutton Coldfield is back open (Image: Nick Horner )

Schoolboys ‘shot at’ in Sutton Coldfield by ‘laughing’ yobs

There have been multiple incidents of violence in Sutton Coldfield over recent months with one estate rocked by two separate stabbing incidents. These incidents took place in the town centre and surrounding areas. Just last week Bishop Walsh School students from Sutton Coldfield were indiscriminately shot at by ‘laughing’ yobs in a car. West Midlands Police confirmed they were investigating. Read more here.

Sutton Coldfield trouble hotspot as police given special powers

There has been sporadic trouble in Sutton Coldfield town centre and its surrounding areas in recent months. Special police powers were introduced in Sutton Coldfield last month after "gatherings and anti-social behaviour" in the town. Offices said a dispersal order would be in place from May 27. The Section 35 dispersal order gives officers greater powers to break up groups congregating in the area. Read more here.

Video shows pedestrian cordon being lifted

The video below shows the cordon outside Aldi on Queen Street being lifted this morning. Our reporter on the scene Nick Horner said traffic is now flowing freely and access to the town centre is back open. If you are planning on doing your shopping in Sutton Coldfield this morning, all car parks have re-opened too. West Midlands police have now confirmed the nature of the incident to BirminghamLive. You can read that update here.

10:35KEY EVENT

Police update after emergency services swarm Sutton Coldfield town centre

West Midlands Police have provided an update on the incident that closed the main road through Sutton Coldfield town centre in the early hours of this morning. You can read the full update here.

Market still running

Bert and Gert's market that runs in Sutton Coldfield town centre is still on for today. It is understood the market runs on the first and third weekend of each month. Sutton Coldfield town centre is expected to be busy this weekend with shoppers.
Bert and Gert's market in Sutton Coldfield remains open (Image: Nick Horner)

More pictures from scene in Sutton Coldfield

Police were at the cordon this morning as road closures remained in place.
Police at the incident cordon in Sutton Coldfield (Image: Nick Horner)

Incident reported to have happened last night (June 17)

The police incident in Sutton Coldfield is reported to have happened last night (June 17). We are awaiting an update from West Midlands Police.

Forensic officers pictured behind town centre shops

Forensic officers are said to be at the scene in Sutton Coldfield town centre this morning. Pictures show what appear to be forensic officers scouring the scene behind the shops on Birmingham Road.
Forensic officers at the cordon in Sutton Coldfield this morning (Image: Nick Horner)

More pictures of police cordon on Queen Street
Queen Street, the main road through Sutton Coldfield town centre is completely blocked off this morning (June 18). (Image: Nick Horner)


Queen Street, which runs through the town centre, was sealed off on Saturday morning as police investigate disorder on The Parade. The cordon was lifted shortly before 11am.


Earlier, a West Midlands Police spokesman said: "Road closures are in place in Sutton Coldfield while we investigate disorder on The Parade in the early hours of this morning.


"A member of the public reported hearing gunshots and officers arrived at the scene within minutes.


"We are speaking to witnesses and looking at CCTV of the area. One man reported being punched in the face, however he did not require hospital treatment. No other injuries have been reported.





"Anyone with information and has not spoken to us should contact us via Live Chat on our website quoting log 436 of 18/6. Information can be given anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."