Man arrested on suspicion of murder after 22-year-old shot in broad daylight

The 22-year-old man was critically injured following the shooting in Lozells Road, Birmingham, just after 12.30pm on Wednesday. He died shortly after arriving at hospital.

A 28-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of murder and taken into custody for questioning. Detectives are still looking for others thought to be involved.

Police have been spoken to a number of witnesses and examined CCTV and mobile footage - however anyone with information is being urged to come forward.

West Midlands Police has applied to use extended stop and search powers in the area following the shooting, while armed officers may be present over the coming days and weeks, said inspector Lee Wiggan.

Detective chief inspector Jim Munro, from the force’s homicide unit, said: "This is a very dynamic situation and we are exploring every avenue to establish what happened this afternoon.

"Although we have made one arrest we believe that others were involved.

"We need the help of the community to come forward with information so that we can find all those responsible for such a shocking crime in broad daylight.

'Devastating'

"The man’s family have been informed and we have specialist officers with them after receiving just devastating news."

Inspector Wiggan, who leads the neighbourhood policing team in the area, added: "Over the coming days you may well see an increased police presence within your community, as detectives continue their investigation and uniformed officers remain on patrol within the area.

"Some of the tactics we may need to employ as a police service over the next few days and weeks may include the use of armed officers as well as the application for extended search powers under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice Public Order act 1994. We will let you know where we can if we are doing this.

"In times like these, I can’t help but be saddened by the unnecessary loss of life and the associated grief experienced by friends and loved ones. This grief will also be felt by you as members of the community.

"The continued support of the community is essential so should you have any concerns or queries about today’s incident or future police activity, please do get in touch."

To contact police, call 101, Crimestoppers or use the live chat on the force's website at west-midlands.police.uk.