Car ploughs into crowd at club’s Freshers’ Night in targeted attack leaving 5 injured with driver on loose
POLICE are looking for a hit-and-run driver after five people were injured in a “targeted attack”.
The group of men were hit by a car outside The Tunnel Club – one of Birmingham‘s longest-running nightclubs – at around 3am today.
Hundreds of students had gathered at the venue, formerly Subway City, last night for a Fresher’s Week party.
Police say they are hunting 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.
“We are treating this incident as a targeted attack and are stepping up our patrols in the area today for reassurance.
“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 4 October.
“We remain at the scene this morning while our enquiries continue.”