Police have arrested a man on suspicion of arson with intent to endanger life and assault on police officers following an incident in Tyburn, Birmingham last night.

Police were called to a block of flats on Manby Road at around 2.20am after a man had barricaded himself in a property.

When officers arrived, a small fire in the stairwell had been started, which was doused by officers.

An unknown liquid substance was sprayed at four police officers and they’ve been taken to hospital for treatment.

A 38-year-old man is currently in custody and will be questioned this morning.

Superintendent Sam Batey, from Birmingham police, said: “Our main priority was to ensure the safety of residents and from body worn video we feel our officers displayed some serious bravery considering what they were presented with. They are being treated for their injuries and we are hopeful that they will make a full recovery.

“We have a man in custody and he will be questioned this morning and our enquiries are progressing.”