Witnesses sought after man threatens passengers with imitation firearm – Birmingham

Officers are appealing for witnesses after a man threatened passengers on a train in Birmingham with an imitation firearm.

At about 3.30pm on Monday 10 February a man was involved in an altercation with other passengers on the train between Aston railway station and Birmingham New Street before threatening one of them with the firearm.

A 21-year-old man from Walsall has been arrested on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm in a public place with intent to cause fear of violence. He has been released on conditional police bail and enquiries are ongoing.

Did you witness the incident, or do you have any information which could help the investigation?

Anyone with information can contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 with the reference 377 of 10/02/2025.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously by calling 0800 555 111.