Injured man prompts probe into street shooting

Police believe the shooting may have happened on Hamstead Road, Handsworth

A man arriving at hospital with bullet wounds in the early hours has prompted a police investigation.

The West Midlands force thinks the shooting may have occurred on Hamstead Road in Handsworth, Birmingham.

The injured man presented at hospital at about 04:30 GMT, and his injuries were understood to not be life-threatening.

A crime scene was in place on Hamstead Road as officers carried out inquiries and CCTV checks.

The investigation was at an early stage, and there would continue to be a visible police presence in the area, police said.

Anyone with information about the shooting was urged to contact the force.