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24/11/2014
Two Injured In Explosion Arrested
Police in Birmingham have arrested two men on suspicion of causing an explosion likely to endanger life.
It is understood two men are being treated in hospital following the explosion on Aldersmead Road in West Heath at about 20:00 on Sunday.
The source of the explosion is not yet known but police said they are investigating a possible link to the production of illegal drugs.
The two men have since been arrested on suspicion of causing an explosion likely to endanger life, police said.
(MH/CD)
It is understood two men are being treated in hospital following the explosion on Aldersmead Road in West Heath at about 20:00 on Sunday.
The source of the explosion is not yet known but police said they are investigating a possible link to the production of illegal drugs.
The two men have since been arrested on suspicion of causing an explosion likely to endanger life, police said.
(MH/CD)
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