Boy, 17, and man arrested after shots fired at teenagers in Birmingham
A 17-year-old boy and a 37-year-old man have been arrested on suspicion of possessing a firearm after shots were fired at two teenagers in Birmingham.
West Midlands Police launched an investigation after the incident in Edwards Road, Erdington, on Monday, February 28, which involved a 15-year-old and 18-year-old.
Neither teenager was injured but they were arrested and charged with carrying out an assault earlier that day.
Paul Orr, 37, of Ashmead Grove, Erdington, was arrested on Tuesday on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence.
He was charged and appeared at Birmingham Magistrates Court a day later, and was remanded to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on March 31.
A 17-year-old boy, who was arrested in Weymouth on Thursday night on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent, was transported back to the region for questioning.
The teenager, who cannot be named for legal reasons, has been charged with the offence and was remanded to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court.
Meanwhile, a 24-year-old man who was arrested at the same time as the boy on suspicion of assisting an offender has been released and will face no further action.
