Man arrested and Birmingham venue closed down after firearms incident

Two men were taken to hospital, but police say their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening

Author: Amber RoderickPublished 27th Mar 2025

A man has been arrested after shots were fired in Birmingham on Sunday (23 March).

West Midlands Police were called to FJ Lounge on Bickford Road, Aston after gunshots were heard shortly before 6am.

Two men were taken to hospital, but police say their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

A 45-year-old man has been arrested for attempted murder and remains in police custody where he will be questioned about the incident.

Today, a closure order notice was granted for FJ Lounge under the Anti-Social Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act following the incident. This prevents anyone other then the owner from entering the premises.

Officers say they know there were a lot of people in the area when the shooting happened and are continuing to ask anyone with photos or video to contact them.

You can submit information on their website, Live Chat, or by calling them on 101 - quoting log 636 of 23 March.

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