Quick work as police arrest a man in Birmingham within a minute of call

Officers from West Midlands' Police Proactive Crime Team Operation Skybridge, were called to a break-in at a business in Soho Road, Handsworth, at around 11pm last night (Monday).

After some quick work, officers from the team attended the area and arrested a 35-year-old man.

He was detained on suspicion of burglary, possession of an offensive weapon, and going equipped for theft and remains in custody for questioning.

The Op Skybridge team also made other arrests earlier in the evening across Birmingham.

At around 6.30pm a suspicious car was spotted in Old Walsall Road, Great Barr. It failed to stop for officers and after a short pursuit a 21-year-old driver was arrested.

He was detained for failing to stop and driving while disqualified.

Then just after 9pm a suspicious vehicle was spotted in Victor Road. Ladywood and after failing to stop, the driver abandoned the car and fled.

A short foot chase ensued and a 51-year-old man was arrested for failing to stop, driving without insurance and driving whilst disqualified.

A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "Operation Skybridge officers continue to carry out proactive enforcement across Birmingham, where they target offenders and disrupt crime."