We use some essential cookies to make this website work We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use wmas.nhs.uk remember your settings and improve our services We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services Shaunna Farley – Thursday 20th March 2025 – 10am A man has died following a collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Acocks Green last night West Midlands Ambulance Service was called by the police shortly before 7pm to the junction of Florence Road and Yardley Road in Birmingham sent two ambulances two paramedic officers and a BASICS emergency doctor to the scene A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “Upon arrival we discovered a man who was the pedestrian being cared for by police officers at the scene “Ambulance staff quickly took over and administered advanced life support and advanced trauma care to him despite their best efforts it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene Copyright © 2025 West Midlands Ambulance Service University NHS Foundation Trust Lovingly crafted by Mixd We use some essential cookies to make this website work. We’d like to set additional cookies to understand how you use wmas.nhs.uk, remember your settings and improve our services. We also use cookies set by other sites to help us deliver content from their services. West Midlands Police said the incident happened in Acocks Green, near the junction of Yardley Road and Florence Road just before 7 pm on Wednesday. The force said the police vehicle was responding to a 999 call relating to a report of a man carrying knives on Warwick Road in Acocks Green at the time of the collision. The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said the man, who lived locally, was hit by the police car while crossing Yardley Road near the junction of Florence Raod. It said the car was displaying blue lights at the time of the collision. West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "Upon arrival we discovered a man who was the pedestrian being cared for by police officers at the scene. "Ambulance staff quickly took over and administered advanced life support and advanced trauma care to him. "Unfortunately, despite their best efforts it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene." The 40-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene, and his family is being supported. The two officers in the vehicle were not hurt. The Independent Office for Police Conduct has launched an investigation into West Midlands Police's conduct. It said: "We can confirm we have started an investigation into the circumstances of a road traffic incident where a West Midlands Police vehicle was involved in a collision with a pedestrian in Birmingham last night. "We sent investigators to the scene and post-incident process to begin gathering evidence. "Our investigation is in the very early stages. Our thoughts are with the man's family and friends and all of those affected by this tragic incident." IOPC Director Derrick Campbell said: "It happened on a busy road and we would urge anyone who witnessed what happened or has any dashcam or other footage to get in touch with our investigators, if they have not already come forward to report what they saw. “Our role is to independently investigate the involvement of police in this collision to establish all the circumstances surrounding it. That will include looking at any actions taken by the officers and whether those followed policy and procedure. “We have been in contact with the family of the man who died to explain our work and we will keep them fully updated as our investigation continues.” Anyone with information, including dashcam or other footage, is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log 4726 of March 19th. Want a quick and expert briefing on the biggest news stories? Listen to our latest podcasts to find out What You Need To Know Win HappyPremiumSearch Rayogreatest hitswest midlandsnewsTwo men arrested in connection with murder of man in Acocks GreenA 44-year-old remains in police custody while a 62-year-old was released Two men have been arrested in connection with the murder of a man in Acocks Green in southeast Birmingham Officers from West Midlands Police were alerted to an incident taking place at a property on Warwick Road at around 2:55pm on Saturday (February 1st) they found that a man had been seriously injured Emergency services were called to the scene shortly after but despite their best efforts to resuscitate the man the victim - a man in his 60s - was pronounced dead Two men were arrested following their lines of enquiry - both on suspicion of murder It has already been established that both suspects were known to the victim Police confirmed that one of the suspects - a 44-year-old man - currently remains in police custody whilst the second suspect - a 62-year-old man - was released on bail with officers in the local area going door-to-door to help establish if anyone in the area may have witnessed anything unusual at the time of the attack officers confirmed CCTV footage and doorbell footage were being investigated as part of their investigations Those who might have any relevant information about the case is being urged to get in touch as soon as possible and can reach West Midlands Police by calling 101 and quoting incident reference number 2694 from February 1st Hear all the latest news from across the UK on the hour, every hour, on Greatest Hits Radio on DAB, smartspeaker, at greatesthitsradio.co.uk, and on the Rayo app. Company number 01176085; Bauer Radio Limited Company number: 1394141Registered office: Media House Peterborough PE2 6EA and H Bauer Publishing Company number: LP003328; Registered office: The Lantern London NW1 2PL All registered in England and Wales VAT no 918 5617 01H Bauer Publishing are 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that its recent sales at the Acocks Green Shopping Centre now total £9,032,000 Acocks Green Shopping Centre is on the north side of the A41 fronting on to the roundabout junction with Westley Road and Shirley Road said that the latest property sold extends to 7,974 sq ft over two floors and is let to Poundstretcher Ltd on a new 10-year lease “We are pleased to have successfully sold another freehold retail investment opportunity in this thriving neighbourhood shopping suburb," he said “1092-1096 Warwick Road has been sold to a private investor for £670,000 which represents a very healthy net initial yield of 8.51% “We can now reveal that this is the final sale of 16 investment properties in this parade which have produced aggregate sales of £9,032,000 “We are delighted to have finally concluded the breakup sales of Acocks Green Shopping Centre delivering an excellent return for our client while tapping into the strong retail private investor market for these types of individual assets.” Police say officers were responding to 999 call at time of collision in Acocks Green on Wednesday evening The police watchdog has launched an investigation after a man was killed by a police car responding to a 999 call in Birmingham West Midlands police said the 40-year-old pedestrian was struck by its vehicle in the Acocks Green area of the city just before 7pm on Wednesday Officers had been responding to reports of a man with knives when the collision happened near the junction of Yardley Road and Florence Road The force said the two officers in its vehicle were not hurt There was no sign of any disorder when other officers arrived at the reported knife incident The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) said it had started an investigation into the fatal collision A spokesperson said: “We sent investigators to the scene and post-incident process to begin gathering evidence Our investigation is in the very early stages “Our thoughts are with the man’s family and friends and all of those affected by this tragic incident.” About 30 people a year die in the UK in road traffic incidents involving the police, according to figures published by the IOPC 32 people were killed during these incidents West Midlands ambulance service said police officers were attending to the man’s injuries when they arrived A spokesperson said: “Ambulance staff quickly took over and administered advanced life support and advanced trauma care to him despite their best efforts it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased at the scene.” Two men have been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man in his 60s died of serious injuries The victim was found injured at a property in Warwick Road, Acocks Green, Birmingham Despite the best efforts of the emergency services the man was pronounced dead a short time later have been arrested on suspicion of his murder A statement by West Midlands Police said: "A 44-year-old remains in police custody while a 62-year-old has been released on police bail "Investigations are continuing with door-to-door enquiries being carried out as we work to establish the exact circumstances "CCTV and doorbell footage are also being retrieved and reviewed as our enquiries continue "Anyone with information can contact us on 101 Alternatively, contact CrimeStoppers completely anonymously on 0800 555111 or see https://crimestoppers-uk.org/ A man has been charged with murder by police after a 60-year-old man died from injuries at a property in Birmingham at the weekend Morteza Ajdani was pronounced dead despite the best efforts of emergency services staff, who were called after the 60-year-old was found seriously injured in Birmingham Mohammed Ibrhim has been charged with Mr Ajdani's murder and has been scheduled to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court on Tuesday West Midlands Police also confirmed that another man who had been arrested in connection with Mr Ajdani's death has been released on police bail while enquiries continue. A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We’ve charged a man with murder after a 60-year-old man was found seriously injured at a property in Acocks Green on Saturday, February 1. "Despite the efforts of emergency services, Morteza Ajdani was pronounced dead a short time later. "Mohammed Ibrhim aged 44, has been charged with his murder and will appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court today. "A 62-year-old man who was also arrested in connection with Mr Ajdani’s death has been released on police bail while enquiries continue." Detective Inspector Dan Jarratt who is leading the investigation, said: “Our thoughts go out to Mr Ajdani’s family and loved ones at this difficult time. “We would still appeal for anyone with information to get in touch via Live Chat or by calling 101 quoting log 2694 of 1 February.” Notifications can be managed in browser preferences. Police officers say they were responding to a report of a man carrying knives at the time of the collision I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our Privacy notice A man has died following a collision involving a police car and a pedestrian Birmingham Police said it happened on Yardley Road, next to the junction with Florence Road in Acocks Green, Birmingham, just before 7pm on Wednesday. The pedestrian, a 40-year-old man, was pronounced dead at the scene and the two officers in the vehicle were not hurt. The family of the man who died is being supported, and Birmingham police said it is liaising with the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC). Anyone with information, including dashcam or other footage, has been asked to get in touch with police on 101, quoting log 4726 of 19 March. Police added other officers attended the report of the man with the knives, but there was no sign of any disorder on arrival. Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies govt and politics"},{"score":0.735274,"label":"/law govt and politics/law enforcement"},{"score":0.628309,"label":"/automotive and vehicles/vehicle brands/land rover"},{"score":0.605762,"label":"/society/crime"},{"score":0.601427,"label":"/law Police have asked for help in locating a man who failed to appear after being charged with a list of crimes The British Transport Police (BTP) are looking for information on Jay Richardson, from Birmingham who is wanted for failing to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on December 17 last year was charged with making indecent images of a child possession of a knife in public and possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs following an incident at Acocks Green Railway station on Thursday Officers have been making extensive attempts to try and locate Jay but have so far been unable to trace him His whereabouts are currently unknown, however, he is known to have links to both Telford and Staffordshire A BTP spokesperson said: "Do you know where Jay Richardson from Birmingham is "He is wanted after failing to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on Tuesday 17 December after being charged with making indecent images of a child possession of a knife in public and possession with intent to supply Class A and B drugs following an incident at Acocks Green Railway station on Thursday 18 February 2021." Anyone who has information on Jay's whereabouts can get in touch with the BTP by texting 61016 or calling 0800 40 50 40 quoting reference 431 of 18 February 2021 General News ReporterPublished: Invalid Date A PEDESTRIAN has been killed after being hit by a police car as cops responded to a report of a man with "knives" The 40-year-old man was pronounced dead at the scene in Birmingham A marked police vehicle was involved in the crash on Yardley Road near the junction with Florence Road in Acocks Green just before 7pm on Wednesday It is thought cops were responding to a 999 call about a man carrying knives on Warwick Road in Acocks Green at the time The family of the man who died are being supported by specialist officers West Midlands Police has been in contact with the Office for Police Conduct and has also confirmed two officers were involved Anyone with information or dashcam footage has been urged to come forward. A spokesperson for the force said: "Anyone with information, including dashcam or other footage, has been asked to get in touch with us on 101 or Live Chat, quoting log 4726 of 19 March. "Other officers attended the report of the man with the knives, but there was no sign of any disorder on arrival." Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/ Charles Oliver Gallagher 19 Knockmore Road died peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Thursday 27th March 2025.Beloved husband of the late Bridget (nee Gilroy) Dinny and Celia.Charlie will be reposing at his late residence on Sunday 30th March 2025 from 12noon until 8pm the family home is PRIVATE at all other times.Removal on Monday 31st March 2025 at 10:45am to arrive at St Patricks's Church burial afterwards in the Sacred Heart Church donations in lieu if desired to Marie Curie c/o any family member or Damian McGovern & Sons Funeral Directors Donate View Share this sad news with friends and loved ones [email protected] Link Rayohits radiobirminghamnewsPolice watchdog investigation launched after pedestrian hit by police car in BirminghamThe 40-year-old was pronounced dead at the scene in Acocks Green The police watchdog has launched an investigation following the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a West Midlands Police car A 40-year-old man was crossing Yardley Road just before 7pm on Wednesday when the the collision occurred was responding to a 999 call relating to a report of a man carrying knives on Warwick Road at the time The two officers in the vehicle were not hurt The Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) has appealed for witnesses as part of its independent investigation into West Midlands Police's involvement in the fatal collision IOPC investigators went to the scene to gather evidence and initial accounts were provided by the officers involved who are being treated as witnesses said: "Our sympathies and thoughts are with the family and friends of the man who died and all those affected by this tragic incident "It happened on a busy road and we would urge anyone who witnessed what happened or has any dashcam or other footage to get in touch with our investigators if they have not already come forward to report what they saw "Our role is to independently investigate the involvement of police in this collision to establish all the circumstances surrounding it That will include looking at any actions taken by the officers and whether those followed policy and procedure "We have been in contact with the family of the man who died to explain our work and we will keep them fully updated as our investigation continues." The IOPC has urged anyone who saw any part of the incident to contact them by calling 0300 3035606 or emailing YardleyRoad@policeconduct.gov.uk has also been asked to get in touch with police on 101 Police added that other officers attended the report of the man with the knives but there was no sign of any disorder on arrival First for all the latest news from across the UK every hour on Hits Radio on DAB, at hitsradio.co.uk and on the Rayo app. James O'Brien is Leading Britain's Conversation The fatal incident took place near the junction of Yardley Road and Florence Road in Acocks Green Birmingham Police say the vehicle was responding to a 999 call relating to men carrying knives in Acocks Green at the time of the collision Read more: Manhunt underway with public urged 'do not approach' after prisoner 'faked medical emergency' to escape police van Read more: Casualty and Holby City star pleads guilty to driving offences as drug-fuelled crash leaves nurse seriously injured The 40-year-old pedestrian was pronounced dead at the scene and his family are being supported Birmingham Police said they are liaising with the Independent Office for Police Conduct has been asked to get in touch with police on 101 Police added other officers attended the report of the man with the knives See more Latest News See more World News See more More Topics Measham Grove in Acocks GreenA man targeted by a female assassin wearing a Hijab has described the moment he panicked when she pointed a gun at him. Sikander Ali escaped unharmed when hitwoman Aimee Betro confronted him outside his home in Acocks Green in 2019 only for her gun to jam when she pulled the trigger A trial at Birmingham Crown Court heard that the 44-year-old from Wisconsin in the USA may have actually been after his father Aslat Mahumad who she had been in text contact with beforehand purporting to be interested in buying a car The assassination attempt had been plotted by rival father and son Mohammed Aslam 30 who have been convicted of conspiracy to murder Police believe it came about after a violent incident in Mr Mahumad's boutique shop in Alum Rock Road in July 2018 Derby was subsequently attacked with weapons afterwards READ MORE: Father and son guilty over Hijab-wearing US female assassin bungling Brum hitjob Get the latest court and crime news direct via our WhatsApp community here But Mr Ali claimed he had had nothing to do with the defendants in the 15 months between then and the moment he was approached by Betro He said there was 'no reason' for him and his family to be targeted 2019 when she pulled up outside his home in Measham Grove Betro was driving an old Mercedes she had bought earlier that day using a fake name and address She drove it to the end of the small residential road turned it around to face the exit and waited Mr Ali did not give live evidence at the trial but provided a statement Measham Grove in Acocks Green(Image: Nick Wilkinson/Birmingham Live)He said around 8pm he left Crystal Plaza in Sparkbrook Mr Ali stated: "As I pulled up I noticed there was a Mercedes parked in the middle of the road "I thought it was a stupid place to park and noticed it was an older model I could see the car only had one person which was the driver I thought the driver appeared to be a woman and was wearing a Hijab "I got out of my driver's side door and was making my way to the house I looked back at the Mercedes as I didn't know why it was parked in the road As I turned and looked I saw the driver's door was already open and the person - I could not tell if it was a man or woman they were still dressed in the Hijab - was moving towards me." He continued: "I could see this person had a gun in their hand - I can't remember what hand held the gun I didn't really understand what was going on I had questions running through my mind; what is happening The person moved their arm towards me and pointed directly at me I immediately got back into the car and slammed the door shut CCTV captured the confrontation as Mr Ali sped away in his Audi and struck Betro's Mercedes in the process It proved significant as the assassin was forced to abandon the vehicle in nearby Bosworth Road due to the damage both from DerbyMr Ali confirmed that defendants Aslam and Nazir had 'smashed up my family's shop' in 2018 but he said: "Since this incident I have had nothing to do with these people I don't know them or have any reason to deal with them There is no clear reason to target me or my family." Before the attempted shooting Betro had text Mr Mahumad enquiring about purchasing a Volkswagen Golf She had somehow obtained his number despite him not including it on Shpock where the vehicle was advertised After the failed assassination attempt she text him 'where are you hiding ' and 'stop playing hide and seek Betro returned to the address in the early hours of the following morning and shot three times at the victims' home She text Mr Mahumad again accusing him of being a 'drugs kingpin' which he denied in a reply The assassin flew out of the country the next day and has yet to be traced Nazir was found guilty of conspiracy to murder and possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence in relation to the hitjob He was also convicted of perverting the course of justice and fraudulent evasion of a prohibition for a separate plot where he attempted to frame a former friend as a gun smuggler Aslam was found guilty of the murder conspiracy offence but cleared of the firearm charge It took two police forces to piece the case together Det Ins Matt Marston from West Midlands Police said: "This was a complex and protracted investigation. Aslam and Nazir were determined to take revenge following a fallout where they were injured. "The lengths they went to in trying to make sure they weren't implicated in pulling the trigger are immense. However, thanks to some great police work and support from our Derbyshire colleagues we were able to place them firmly in the middle of the attempted murder plot." In a statement Derbyshire Police added: "That nobody died as a result of Aslam and Nazir’s actions is through nothing other than sheer good fortune. Their plan was to kill and had it not been for the gun jamming, then there is a good chance this would have been a murder investigation. "The importation of firearms is an extremely serious offence, and in this case the purpose was to frame their target in revenge for a previous incident. As a police service, we will do everything we can to target those who aim to bring these weapons into our communities and bring them to justice." A 22,043 sq ft retail unit in Acocks Green Birmingham has been sold for £2.2m by commercial property agency Bond Wolfe The unit is currently let to a Wilko superstore on a 10-year lease expiring in April 2027 The purchase by a private investor represents a net initial yield of 7.48% managing director agency at Bond Wolfe said: “This is the latest example of the strong retail investment results we have been achieving throughout 2022 and follows on from a number of other sales in the immediate area “Demand for prominent secondary retail locations remains robust and we continue to attract interest across all price points The purchaser was represented in the purchase by Mark Hoffman investment director of the Prideview Group with legal advice from Christopher Mathew Solicitors of Middlesex while Clark Brookes Turner Cary solicitors acted for the undisclosed seller Mr Hoffman said: “We were delighted to secure another fantastic investment for one of our private investors the agreed purchase price was honoured and we are looking for similar investments for our active investor database.”