Four boys arrested following disorder in Birmingham city centre

Officers arrested four teenage boys in Victoria Square on Sunday afternoon, where a zombie knife was also seized

Author: Poppi AndelinPublished 22nd Mar 2026

Four teenagers have been arrested following a disorder in Birmingham city centre.

Fighting occurred in Victoria Square at around 3.50pm yesterday (21 March) and no-one is known to have been injured.

A zombie knife was recovered from the area and is now being analysed. Police say while threats were made, the knife was not used.

Four boys aged between 14 and 16 have been detained on suspicion of violent disorder and remain in custody.

Police continue to review footage and liaise with security staff who were present after a planned demonstration had finished in the area a short time earlier.

Anyone with information is being urged to contact police in order to support their investigation.

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