Ward End Park shooting/stabbing of security guard update

Left: Ward End Park - pre Islamic invasion.









Press Releases - West Midlands Police

MAN CHARGED WITH ATTEMPTED MURDER AFTER WARD END FUNFAIR ATTACK

Updated: 4 October 2010

A MAN from Birmingham has been charged with attempted murder after a security guard was attacked at the funfair at Ward End Park. The man, aged 31 years, was assaulted during an incident around 19.46 on Sunday 12 September.

He suffered a gunshot wound to his back and multiple stab wounds in the assault, which police are treating as a targeted attack. It is believed between ten and fifteen young men, dressed in black and with face coverings, are responsible for the crime.

As a result of an investigation that continues, one man has been charged with attempted murder and is due to appear at Birmingham magistrates court this morning, Monday 4 October.

Surname for guidance Ahmadzai (a Pashtun tribal last name).

The investigation - codenamed Operation Haunch - continues. Anybody who witnessed the attack is asked to contact West Midlands Police Force CID, Team 16 on 0345 113 5000. Alternatively you can call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.