The protest organized following the ‘racist’ Erdington ‘parking row’

A race rally will take place this weekend in response to an alleged racist attack on Erdington High Street. Four people have been arrested after a ‘parking row’ saw people assaulted and verbally abused.

Police said a man, a woman and a teenager were hit during the May 17 altercation. A “static and peaceful demonstration” is due to take place in the High Street on Saturday 1 June.

Community campaigner Desmond Jaddoo said the aim of the demonstration was “to highlight the current issue of racial discrimination and also the violence faced by members of the city’s black, African and Caribbean community”. The demo will take place near the Sixways roundabout between 1pm and 3pm.

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West Midlands Police arrested two 22-year-old men on Thursday, May 30, on suspicion of violent disorder and racially aggravated assault, along with two other men, aged 28 and 34. All four remain in custody.

Meanwhile, a 45-year-old man previously arrested on suspicion of racially aggravated assault has been released on police bail while inquiries continue. The force said officers are working through CCTV in the area to establish the cause of the disturbance and who was involved.

Witnesses have been asked to get in touch by calling 101 or using the live chat facility at www.west-midlands.police.uk. Cite offense reference 20/450892/24.