Five injured after car drives into crowd in ‘targeted attack’ outside Birmingham nightclub

Five people have been injured after being hit by a car in a “targeted attack” during Freshers’ Week.

Police are searching for a hit and run driver after a group of men were driven into outside The Tunnel Club at around 3am today.

All five of the men were taken to hospital, with one being treated at a major trauma centre for multiple serious injuries.

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Hundreds of students attended The Tunnel Club last night for a Freshers’ Week event. Police were called shortly after 3am after a report of the incident was made.

West Midlands Police say one man has been arrested, but that they are still looking for the driver of the car.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “We are investigating after a number of people were injured after, it is believed, they were deliberately driven at in Birmingham this morning.

“We were called to Livery Street shortly after 3am after a report of a disorder involving a group. Officers attended and five people were found injured.

“One man was arrested on suspicion of affray and remains in custody at this time, while we are still actively searching for the driver and the car involved.”

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An increased police presence will be felt in the city following the attack. The spokesperson said: “We are treating this incident as a targeted attack and are stepping up our patrols in the area today for reassurance.

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“We are asking anyone who saw what happened, especially those with photos or video, to get in touch with us via 101 or Live Chat quoting log 315 of 4th October. We remain at the scene this morning while our enquiries continue.”

One man was treated by ambulance crews at the scene. West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “On arrival, crews found five patients. The first patient, a male pedestrian, was treated by ambulance crews for multiple serious injuries.

“He was taken to a Major Trauma Centre for further treatment with MERIT travelling on board to continue care en route.

“Four other men, also pedestrians, were all treated by medics for potentially serious injuries and conveyed to hospital for further treatment.”

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