A 16-year-old boy has been arrested following reports of a disorder near HMP Birmingham in the Winson Green area of the city.
Officers from West Midlands Police were called to Lodge Road, close to the prison and the Devonshire Arms pub, shortly after 10pm last night. The teenager was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and remains in custody while enquiries continue.
Police appeal for witnesses
A police spokesman told BirminghamLive: "We were called to Lodge Road, Birmingham, shortly after 10pm last night after reports of a disorder."
"Officers attended and arrested a 16-year-old boy on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon. He remains in custody today while our enquiries continue."
No injuries were reported, the force added.
Witnesses urged to come forward
The spokesman said: "No injuries were reported and we are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area at the time and may know more about what happened."
Anyone with information is asked to call 101 quoting log 4287 of 24 October.
