Police Launch Manhunt for E-Bike Gang Following Sutton Coldfield Shooting
West Midlands Police have issued a fresh and urgent appeal for information following a horrific shooting incident in Sutton Coldfield over the weekend. The attack, which police are treating as a targeted assault, has left a young man fighting for his life in hospital with serious gunshot wounds.
Details of the Mount View Attack
The violent episode unfolded shortly before midnight on Saturday, January 31st, at a residential property on Mount View, located off Reddicap Hill. Emergency services, including an ambulance, two paramedic officers, and a specialist trauma team, were dispatched to the scene at 11.24pm after reports of a shooting.
Upon arrival, they discovered a man in his 20s who had sustained life-threatening injuries. He received advanced trauma care at the scene before being rushed to hospital under blue light conditions, where he remains in a critical condition. A woman was also injured during the incident, though her injuries are described as minor.
Appeal for Information on Suspects
Detectives from the force's major crime unit are now actively hunting a group of men believed to be involved in the shooting. Key to their investigation is the information that the suspects fled the scene on electric bikes (e-bikes) following the attack.
Police have established a Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) to facilitate the collection of evidence from the public. They are specifically appealing for:
- Any footage, whether still images or video, from the Mount View area around the time of the incident.
- Information from witnesses or local residents who may have seen the group of men on e-bikes.
- Any other details that could assist the ongoing investigation.
Police Statement and Community Impact
Detective Inspector Francis Nock, leading the investigation, stated: "A man has been very seriously injured and we're determined to find out who was responsible for doing this. We're working around the clock to establish exactly what happened and we know there will be people who can help us. Both the man, and his family, deserve answers."
A police spokesperson confirmed that a visible police presence has been increased in the Sutton Coldfield area following the shooting to reassure the local community. The incident reference number for anyone with information is 20/132275/26, and contact can be made via 101, Live Chat, or the dedicated MIPP.
This shocking event has deeply affected the quiet cul-de-sac community of Mount View, with residents expressing concern over the violent nature of the targeted attack in their neighbourhood.
