The officers were attacked after reportedly intervening in a row between two men at New Square shopping centre in West Bromwich, West Midlands. Firefighters and paramedics responded to a police chase that ended with a crash Monday morning. The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. A busy high street has been blocked off by a police incident. ". No arrests have so far been made in relation to the incident. 10:27 am today. The male officers were injured after being attacked at New Square. Get all the latest news sent to your inbox. The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. West Midlands Ambulance Service said an ambulance, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance attended the scene. Arrests after major police incident at West Bromwich shopping centre, Police say there will be increased patrols in the area, Emergency services were called to the shopping centre, The shopping centre confirmed arrests have been made, Armed police descended on the scene during the incident, Emergency services were called to the shopping centre at around 10am, An officer suffered an injury to his neck, one witness said. Three people have been arrested after two police officers were slashed in West Bromwich in the West Midlands this morning. Call 999 in an emergency. "We continue to keep doing all we can to reassure our communities and stop people who think its acceptable to carry weapons, or use them. Two police officers have been taken to hospital after allegedly being assaulted at a shopping centre in West Bromwich. A Section 60 order giving officers extra powers to carry out additional stop checks was granted for parts of West Bromwich town centre earlier today. 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A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman has said: "West Midlands Ambulance Service received a 999 call from West Midlands Police at 11.42am to reports of two police officers who had been assaulted in New Square Shopping Centre, West Bromwich.". "We had special powers authorised to carry out additional patrols in West Bromwich town centre as a result of an increase in violence in recent days, as our priority is keeping you safe. Another said: "It was very scary in Primark. Current traffic around West Bromwich The following traffic incidents and congestion for West Bromwich have been reported by Highways England, Traffic Scotland, Traffic Wales or Transport for London (TfL) in the last two hours: ACCIDENT Location: The M6 northbound at junction J10 (Walsall) . In the team's latest early morning swoop, just around the corner from West Bromwich Police Station, they seized a machete and drugs. Motorists have been urged to avoid High Street in West Bromwich following an incident this afternoon, Tuesday, June 16.. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Remnants of a police officer's uniform, including their vest and helmet, were left on the ground as police cordoned off the area. An air ambulance left the scene in a nearby field around 20 minutes ago. Subscribe to one or all notification sources from this one place. The pair were attacked after they approached two people acting suspiciously in the New Square shopping centre just before 11.30am. If you've just joined us, emergency services have descended on the area in West Bromwich. "I felt sorry for the little children who were scared, it was awful for them to see.". A 999 call was first made at 11.23am today. Chief Superintendent Ian Green, from Sandwell Police, said: "Fortunately both officers received minor injuries but are understandably shaken by today's incident as I'm sure other officers and staff are, as well as our communities. The area has been sealed off and shops have closed. Information about BBC links to other news sites. Shops were put on lockdown during the incident this morning, with some panicked customers saying there was a bomb. 2023 BBC. Shots were fired just before 3pm today (16. Motorists are being turned away from Coventry's West Orchards Shopping Centre car park after a 999 incident. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent makes 'disappointing' bedroom confession as Carol Kirkwood giggles. Both schools are less than a mile from the incident. However, you will find some great articles which you can comment on right now in our Comment section. THIS is the dramatic moment suspected knifemen were pinned to the floor after two cops were "slashed repeatedly" in a horrific shopping centre attack today. To report crime call 999 in. Dunelm will offer employees flexible working hours, it has announced. See today's front and back pages, download the newspaper, order back issues and use the historic Daily Express newspaper archive. More deadly weapons found behind the doors of seemingly normal homes in the Black Country - this is the stark reality of life for West Midlands Polices Neighbourhood Task Force as they root out drugs dens and other criminal enterprises hiding in plain sight. Its shocking.". ITV Coronation Street and I'm A Celebrity star Helen posted the clip of Charlie on Instagram. Something went wrong, please try again later. A man has been arrested on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving. Chief Superintendent Ian Green, of West Midlands Police, said: "Fortunately both officers received minor injuries but are understandably shaken by todays incident as Im sure other officers and staff are, as well as our communities. Medics and police swarmed the site, which is close to West Bromwich Albion's Stadium The Hawthorns on the Smethwick border, following the violent stab attack just after 6.30am. ITV Coronation Street and I'm A Celebrity star Helen posted the clip of Charlie on Instagram. For everything else get in touch via Live Chat on our website 8am - Midnight, or call 101 West Bromwich, England west-midlands.police.uk/your-local-pol Joined March 2016 517 Following 2,692 Followers Tweets & replies Media West Bromwich Police One cop was seen with a serious neck wound as the centre's shops were placed in lockdown. "The men involved were arrested at the scene and the police officers are currently receiving medical treatment. . Chief Superintendent Ian Green said: Fortunately both officers received minor injuries but are understandably shaken by todays incident as Im sure other officers and staff are, as well as our communities. Firearms officers swooped on the shopping centre within seconds of the attack. Scores of emergency service vehicles and an air ambulance were seen attending a scene believed to be at Rydding Lane, which lies inside a housing estate. Send your story ideas to: newsonline.westmidlands@bbc.co.uk, MP urges rail minister to meet to discuss plans for Stourbridge Dasher service, What do you miss most about Birmingham? The men had been seen. Two men, aged 41 and 37, and a 31-year-old woman have been arrestedon suspicion of attempted murder. Updated: Feb 28, 2023 / 01:38 PM EST. The police officers were rushed to hospital for treatment to slash injuries which are not thought to be serious. West Bromwich Bookmark Wednesbury Jack Lowe murder - Police given extra time to quiz teens held over stab death Wednesbury Bookmark Jack Lowe, 18, named as Wednesbury stabbing victim as. ", Another shopper, Bobbi Adams, said: "The officer who was hit in head walked to the ambulance and everyone was clapping as he walked past Hungry Horse.". ITV Emmerdales Amy Nuttall rumbled husband Andrew Buchan and BBC Better co-star Leila Farzad's romance by lingerie. Neither of the two policemen suffered serious injures, the ambulance service said. Pictured below is the air ambulance taking off from a field just off Schofield Avenue. Drivers may risk 70 fine if pavement parking ban becomes the law . A Little Dessert Shop staff member told Black Country Live that they saw police presence at the West Bromwich bus station this afternoon. BREAKING Constance Marten and Mark Gordon police 'considering baby has come to serious harm'. 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There will be increased patrols in the area and the Section 60 powers will be continuing until 10pm this evening. Do not use Facebook to report crime or contact West Midlands Police. Motorists have been urged to avoid High Street in West Bromwich following an incident this afternoon, Tuesday, June 16. This is just what we do day in and day out.. 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Dramatic footage appears to show the two suspects being pinned to the floor by cops. Posted: Feb 28, 2023 / 01:38 PM EST. BirminghamLive reporter Izzy Bates is at the scene now, and we will be providing live updates as we have them. What's he waiting for? "I hope the police officers make a full recovery.". Sally made the admission on Monday's programme. One witness said: "It was terrible, saw one copper with what looked like a bad injury to his neck. A source told Page Six the monarch began the eviction process on January 11. The shopping centre said in a statement: "A serious incident has taken place this morning at the shopping centre which resulted in two police officers being injured. A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said it received a 999 call from West Midlands Police at 11.42am to reports of two police officers who had been assaulted in New Square Shopping . Sarah Lloyd-Jones, 40, was imprisoned for six years while Alun Titford, 45, was told he would spend seven years and six months behind bars. Everyone ran to the back of the shop and someone shouted there was a bomb. West Bromwich is famous for its football club, West Bromwich Albion, which has existed in the town since 1878. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. A busy high street has been blocked off by a police incident. It was later damaged after he dropped it in a busy corridor. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. The two women, ages 38 and 44 . Police today arrested a woman and two men for attempted murder after two officers were 'repeatedly slashed' with knives in a horrific attack inside a shopping centre. A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to . "West Midlands Ambulance Service received a 999 call from West Midlands Police at 11.42am to reports of two police officers who had been assaulted in New Square Shopping Centre, West Bromwich. "We had special powers authorised to carry out additional patrols in West Bromwich town centre as a result of an increase in violence in recent days, as our priority is keeping you safe. "There will be increased patrols in the area and the Section 60 powers will be continuing until 10pm this evening. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. pic.twitter.com/MDYz4s3EFp. Two police officers have been taken to hospital after allegedly being assaulted at a shopping centre in West Bromwich. Anyone with information should contact police on 101. The incident took place just before 11.30am, when officers were patrolling the town centre in New Square and noticed two people acting suspiciously. 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