An investigation has been launched after a man was shot on Thorp Stree in the early hours of this morning (29/08).
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene at around 4:40AM, to reports of a man being shot in the leg.
On arrival, crews found the man, aged 18, in the street with non-life threatening injuries and is in a stable condition.
The scene is currently sealed off as part of the investigation.
Inspector Christian Wilkins, from West Midlands Police, said: “We believe this to be a targeted attack and fortunately the man’s injuries are not life threatening.
“We have conducted a detailed forensic search of the area, Thorpe Street at Hurst and Bristol Street will remain closed this morning as part of the investigation.”
Please call WMP on 101 if you have ANY information.
