West Midlands Police Erdington crackdown after community 'concerns'

Police said offences included possession of an offensive weapon, burglary, driving offences and possession of drugs with intent to supply

Ten people were arrested in Erdington as police made a crime sweep across the area. Police said offences included possession of an offensive weapon, burglary, driving offences and possession of drugs with intent to supply.

The CID crime team was in the area as part of Operation Skybridge since September 30. The team, made up of plain clothes and uniformed officers, were said to be a highly visible presence in and around the area after concerns were raised by the community.

It resulted in three people being charged and saw two remanded in custody. The operation is aimed at deterring criminal activity, making arrests and offering reassurance to the community, West Midlands Police said.

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Police posted: "#OpSkybridge the CID crime team have been in the Erdington area for the last few weeks and have made ten arrests. The team made up of plain clothed and uniformed officers have been a highly visible presence in and around Erdington following concerns raised by the local community.

"Since September 30 they've made ten arrests for offences like possession of an offensive weapon, burglary, driving offences and possession of drugs with intent to supply. This has also resulted in three people being charged, two people have been remanded in custody until their next court date.

"The team work closely with the local neighbourhood team in each area to understand the priorities and concerns of local people. They provide a highly visible presence to deter criminal activity, make arrests and offer reassurance to the local community."

Inspector Shameem Ahmed, from Erdington ’s Neighbourhood Team said: “It's been great to have the additional support to deal with issues the community tells us needs looking at. But I want to reassure people that this is not the end of our work in the area, the local policing teams are still there and will continue to disrupt and deal with crime that affects our communities."

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