The man was rushed to hospital and the woman was injured after the trouble on Birmingham Street

A man suffered “potentially serious injuries” and was rushed to hospital, while a woman was also injured following trouble on a Birmingham street which led to a suspect being arrested. The incident happened on Farifax Road in Northfield, close to the junction with Cropredy Road, at around 3.30pm on Thursday (May 9).

West Midlands Police said they were called to a “disturbance” on the road. A man suffered serious injuries and was taken to hospital by ambulance on blue lights. While a woman was not as seriously injured and was assessed and discharged at the scene.

The police arrested a 29-year-old man on the spot, being suspected of assault and possessing an offensive weapon.

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A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokeswoman said: “We were called at 3.40pm to an assault at the junction of Cropredy Road and Fairfax Road in Northfield, Birmingham. An ambulance arrived at the scene.

“Upon arrival, we found two patients. First, a man who was assessed and suffered potentially serious injuries. He was treated by ambulance staff at the scene before being taken to hospital under blue light emergency conditions for further treatment.

“Secondly, a woman who was assessed and suffered injuries that were not thought to be serious. She was given self-care advice by ambulance staff before being discharged at the scene.”

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A West Midlands Police spokesman said: “We were called to reports of a disturbance on Fairfax Road, #Northfield at around 3.30pm on Thursday afternoon. A 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of assault and possession of an offensive weapon.

“Enquiries are being carried out to establish what happened and anyone with information is asked to get in touch by calling 101 quoting log 3256 of May 9.” Alternatively, anyone with any information can contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.