Shots fired at home and car in Smethwick
Gunshots were fired at a house and car in Smethwick in the early hours of this morning.
Police are investigating after a property and vehicle on Blackthorn Road were hit at around 3am.
There were no injuries after the incident and police enquiries are continuing.
"Police are investigating reports of shots fired at a house and car in Blackthorn Road, Smethwick shortly before 3am this morning.
"There were no reported injuries and enquiries continue.
"Anyone with information is asked to contact police via live chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime.
"Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quote crime reference 20SW/48232A/19."
Meanwhile, two guns have been seized and two people have been arrested after a police dawn raid in West Bromwich.
A pistol and revolver were discovered after a property in Glastonbury Road was raided by the West Midlands Police Regional Organised Crime Unit at around 5am this morning.
A 20-year-old man and a 17-year-old teenager were both arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm and remain in police custody this afternoon.
DCI Ronan Tyrer from the Regional Organised Crime Unit, said: “Our work to take guns and those who use them off the streets of the West Midlands Region continues and we will be relentless in our pursuit of reducing harm or potential harm to the communities within the West Midlands.
“I would encourage anyone who has any information or suspects something regarding firearms or organised crime to get in touch. Police and partners are here to help prevent crime and protect our young people. If you have a concern, call us."
