A major emergency incident has unfolded in Birmingham, with armed police sealing off a street and evacuating residents from their homes. The scene is on Birch Road in Northfield, where police have cordoned off the area.
Incident Details
An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) unit, commonly known as the bomb squad, is believed to have been dispatched to the location at around 2pm. Witnesses report seeing 'armed police everywhere' as the situation develops.
Evacuations and Response
A local resident told BirminghamLive: 'Houses evacuated on Birch Road, Northfield. All houses evacuated. Bomb squad on the way, army are on the way now. Armed police everywhere.' The army has also been requested to assist at the scene.
Authorities have not yet released an official statement regarding the nature of the threat, but the presence of the bomb squad and military suggests a serious security concern. Residents are advised to avoid the area while the incident is ongoing.
This is a developing story, and further updates will be provided as more information becomes available.
