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  • Three people injured in dog attack after woman suffered possibly life-altering injuries

    Three people injured in dog attack after woman suffered possibly life-altering injuries

    Three individuals have been hurt after a dog attack in Worcester.

    A 68-year-old woman was transported to hospital with life-changing injuries according to authorities.

    Today at 9:11 a.m., emergency services were called to a private address off Bransford Road.

    Two ambulances, two paramedic officers and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Strensham were deployed to the location.

    A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: ‘On arrival, crews discovered three patients; two men and a woman.

    ‘The woman was treated by ambulance crews and medics for serious injuries before being conveyed via land ambulance to University Hospital Birmingham for further treatment.

    ‘The Midlands Air Ambulance medics traveled on board to provide continued treatment en route.

    ‘One of the men was treated for serious injuries before being taken to Worcester Royal Hospital by land ambulance.

    ‘The second man was treated for injuries not believed to be serious but did not wish to go to hospital and so was given self-care advice before being discharged at the scene.’

    A police spokesperson said: ‘We are currently on scene at a house on Boughton Avenue in Worcester following a report of injuries to the occupants caused by a dog at the premises.

    ‘Officers were called to the scene at 9.10am and carried out first aid on two people until paramedics arrived.

    ‘A 68-year-old woman has been taken to Queen Elizabeth Hospital in Birmingham with life-threatening injuries. A 38-year-old man has been taken to Worcestershire Royal Hospital with injuries which are not life-threatening.

    ‘The dog was dead when officers arrived, and we can confirm there is no further risk to members of public.’

  • 4-year-old boy hit and killed by car in Birmingham

    4-year-old boy hit and killed by car in Birmingham

    Last night in Birmingham, a toddler was murdered after being struck by a car.

    After emergency services arrived at George Road, Erdington, yesterday just after 6 o’clock, the four-year-old passed away in the hospital.

    At the scene, the boy received care from West Midlands Ambulance Service.

    He was rushed to the hospital, but his injuries caused his death.

    According to the police, the driver stopped at the site and is assisting with the investigation.

    Detective Sergeant Paul Hughes, from our Serious Collision Investigation Unit, said: ‘This is a tragedy and our thoughts are with the family of this little boy.

    ‘We have a family liaison officer supporting the family as they try to come to terms with what happened.

    ‘We are in the early stages of our investigation and we are appealing for witnesses or for anyone with dashcam footage to please contact us. The driver is helping us with our enquiries.’

    People with information should contact Live Chat via their website or by calling 101 quoting log number 3290 of May 29 or emailing the team direct.

  • Man dies after being “victimized with hammer for his Rolex”

    Man dies after being “victimized with hammer for his Rolex”

    As per reports, a guy was killed after being attacked for his expensive watch during a daylight heist.

    Once the victim was discovered yesterday shortly before 3 o’clock in a severe state, emergency services were summoned to the Heath Way in Shard End, Birmingham.

    Despite their best efforts, the man was declared dead at the site.

    Witnesses claimed the man, who is thought to be in his 50s, was hit with a hammer or another weapon outside a row of stores for his Rolex watch.

    One onlooker, who wished to remain anonymous, said: ‘A 50-year-old bloke has been attacked with a hammer or something similar for his Rolex.

    ‘It was crazy, there were helicopters overhead and dozens of police and ambulances. All this was happening at the end of the school day.

    ‘There were kids around, it’s terrible. A blue tent has since been set up. It doesn’t look good.’

    Police in attendance at a serious incident in Shard End, Birmingham this afternoon. March 15, 2023. See SWNS story SWBNemergency. Multiple emergency service personnel have been in attendance at shops on Heath Way since 3.30pm, it is understood. The area has been cordoned off and a tent has been erected. Police will provide more information when they have a fuller understanding of what has happened.
    Police in attendance at a serious incident in Shard End, Birmingham this afternoon. March 15, 2023. See SWNS story SWBNemergency. Multiple emergency service personnel have been in attendance at shops on Heath Way since 3.30pm, it is understood. The area has been cordoned off and a tent has been erected. Police will provide more information when they have a fuller understanding of what has happened.

    West Midlands Ambulance Service said two ambulances, a paramedic officer, and the Midlands Air Ambulance were sent to the scene.

    A service spokesperson said: ‘We were called at 2.55pm to an incident on Heath Way, Shard End, Birmingham.

    ‘Two ambulances, a paramedic officer and the Midlands Air Ambulance from Cosford attended the scene.

    ‘Upon arrival, we found a man in a critical condition. Ambulance staff immediately began administering advanced life support to him.

    ‘Unfortunately, it became clear that nothing more could be done to save him and he was confirmed deceased.’

    West Midlands Police only confirmed they were responding to ‘an incident’ and have released no further details since Wednesday evening.

    A police spokesperson said: ‘We currently have officers at shops in Heath Way in Shard End while we respond to an incident.

    ‘There is a cordon in place and we’ll provide more information when we have a fuller understanding of what has happened.’