Police have been granted a closure order for a business at the centre of problems for the community in Erdington.
Officers have successfully been granted the closure order for International Superstore in Erdington High Street following recent disorder.
Police are aware of protests that have taken place and our officers have listened to the community concerns.
WMP have worked alongside partners including the local authority and trading standards to take action, and a closure order was granted at Birmingham Magistrates Court yesterday (July 4).
Sergeant Fran Clark, from the neighbourhood team, said: “This property has been a source of significant distress for many in the Erdington community.
“We received numerous complaints regarding an attack that took place in May. Our investigation into the violent disorder and racially aggravated assault is progressing well, and six people who have been arrested remain on bail while we continue to gather evidence.
“We are pleased to report that a one-month closure order has successfully obtained through the courts, and we hope that this will significantly improve the tensions and reassure the community who have been negatively impacted by the disorder originating from this property.”