Police have launched an investigation after gunshots were fired at a car in Birmingham that sent the driver crashing into a van before the occupants fled the scene. Emergency services rushed to Radnor Close in Rednal just after 10.30pm on Tuesday. 

West Midlands Police confirmed that a car crashed into a stationary van after shots were fired at it. The people inside the vehicle then ran away, and no one was injured. A spokesperson said: “We are investigating after shots were fired at a car in Radnor Close, Birmingham, at just after 10.30pm yesterday (Tues).

“Officers understand that the car hit a stationary vehicle before the occupants fled the scene. No one has reported any injuries to us. Investigators are working to establish who was involved and trace those responsible.”

The road has since been cordoned off, with a black Volkswagen lodged into the driver’s side of a white van.

West Midlands Police has now launched an investigation into the incident, and urged anyone with information or footage to come forward. 

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The spokesperson added: “We will have extra patrols in the area in the coming days to offer reassurance to the community.

“Anyone with information including dashcam and mobile phone footage should contact us on 101 quoting l crime reference 20/151300/26

“Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”