One man arrested as police hunt second suspect for rodents released in restaurants

West Midlands Police said a 32-year-old had been arrested, but are still looking for 30-year-old Billal Hussain following several incidents at restaurants in Birmingham and the surrounding area over the course of a few days.

These include incidents at premises off Watson Road in Nechells around 5.30pm on Monday and Regina Drive in Perry Barr at 1.30pm on Tuesday, with a similar incident taking place off Coventry Road in Small Heath at around 9pm on Tuesday.

The force has said it wants to speak with Billal Hussain over these incidents in Birmingham during the last few days and has released his image for public help.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "A 32-year-old man has this evening been arrested after live rodents were thrown into restaurants in the region.

"We have released an image of a second man wanted in connection with the incidents.

"We want to speak with Billal Hussain over these incidents in Birmingham during the last few days.

"We're asking for anyone with information about the whereabouts of Hussain, 30, to contact us now.

"We've already executed a number of warrants in our determination to arrest Hussain, who is suspected of being involved in the unacceptable and distressing incidents.

"These happened off Regina Drive, Perry Barr, at around 1.30pm yesterday (31 October) and off Watson Road, Nechells, around 5.30pm on Monday. These are being treated as public nuisance offences.

"We're also investigating a similar incident off Coventry Road, Small Heath, at just before 9pm yesterday although it's unclear if this is connected.

"Our position is clear, this is appalling, and will not be tolerated. We will hunt down and prosecute anyone who commits such acts.

"We're stepping up patrols across the region and will be offering reassurance to our communities.

"Anyone with information to trace this pair can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101."