A man has been arrested following a terrifying knifepoint robbery in the heart of Birmingham on Christmas Eve morning.
Swift Police Response to Early Hours Attack
West Midlands Police were called to Lower Trinity Street in the Digbeth area at approximately 1.30am on Tuesday, 24 December. The report stated that a woman had been threatened and her mobile phone stolen.
Officers have stated they were 'swiftly on the scene' and were able to track a suspect to nearby Whitmore Road. A 26-year-old man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of robbery and remains in police custody for questioning.
Stolen Property Recovered
In a positive update for the victim, police confirmed that the stolen mobile phone was successfully recovered. The force has not released further details about the condition of the woman involved in the incident.
Ongoing Winter Safety Campaign
In a statement following the arrest, West Midlands Police highlighted their ongoing #SaferStreetsWinter initiative. This campaign forms part of their work to tackle crime and anti-social behaviour across the city.
"We've officers on duty 24/7 to catch crime suspects and keep visitors, residents and workers in the city centre safe," a spokesperson said, reassuring the public of their constant presence.
The arrest underscores the challenges of city centre safety during the festive period and the police's focus on responding rapidly to serious street crimes.
