On Air Now

After Hours

Midnight - 2:00am

Now Playing

Boy, 16, has potentially life-threatening injuries after shooting near Birmingham mosque

A teenager has been left with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting near a Birmingham mosque.

Police were called to reports of a shooting on Bowyer Road, close to St Saviours Road in the city, shortly before 5.30pm on Wednesday.

The boy, aged 16, has been taken to hospital.

Officers are carrying out forensic and CCTV enquiries, and speaking to people in the area.

At this stage, they do not believe the shooting is connected to the mosque.

West Midlands Police said in a statement: "We understand this is extremely worrying for people in the area, and local officers will be remaining there to speak to anyone with concerns."

Officers are appealing for anyone who saw what happened or has footage from the area to contact them.

Read more from Sky News:
Teen drowns during Duke of Edinburgh's Award expedition
Hollywood actor reveals he has Alzheimer's disease

Police are particularly keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam or doorbell footage.

They can also speak to Crimestoppers anonymously.

Sky News

(c) Sky News 2026: Boy, 16, has potentially life-threatening injuries after shooting near Birmingham mosque

Donate to Roch Valley Radio

 

Do you have a story for us? Want to tell us about something happening in our Borough?

Let us know by emailing newsdesk@rochvalleyradio.com

All contact will be treated in confidence.

More from UK

Donate to Roch Valley Radio

 

Recently Played

Newsletter

Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter and stay updated.

   

Coming up next On Air

  • After Hours

    Midnight - 2:00am

    For the night owls, night workers and everyone still going while the rest of the town sleeps. Music, chat and company after dark.

  • Wide Awake Club

    2:00am - 5:00am

    For those who find themselves awake at 3am more often than they’d like. Calm music, understanding voices and quiet company.

  • Up Before the Alarm

    5:00am - 7:00am

    for early starters, commuters and anyone already on their second brew. Livelier music and new voices warming things up before breakfast.

  • Thursday Breakfast

    7:00am - 10:00am

    getting you out of bed and to work and school with great music and headlines.

  • Stubbsy in the Morning

    10:00am - Noon

    Steve Stubbs brings you a mix of great music and irreverant chat each day of the week.

  • Lunch with the Hat Man

    Noon - 2:00pm

    Join Alan Duckworth, the Hat Man, for a great mix of music and chat.