Man injured in first West Midlands Police shooting for 17 years

The man was shot by an officer in the outskirts of Birmingham last night in an incident where a second man was arrested.

West Midlands Police said one man was taken to hospital with a gunshot injury following the incident in Hereford Close, Frankley, at around 9pm.

In a statement, the force said that the second man was detained on suspicion of firearm offences and confirmed that the officer's body-worn video camera was on during the shooting.

The incident has been referred to the Independent Police Complaints Commission (IPCC) who have launched an investigation.

Photographer @SnapperSK took this video at the scene:

The region's Police and Crime Commissioner, David Jamieson, told BBC WM that the last time a person was shot by a West Midlands Police officer was in June 2000 and that the previous fatal shooting by an officer was more than 20 years ago.

Although he said he was unable to comment on the details of last night's operation, Mr Jamieson later released a statement which said: "An incident like this is extremely rare in the West Midlands and, as such, I will be monitoring the situation closely.

"This is the first time West Midlands Police has shot someone since 2000.

"I scrutinise police use of force closely and I will continue to do so. Police use of firearms is closely monitored and regulated."