Police are conducting patrols in Washwood Heath today alongside officers from Project Guardian.

To date, two individuals have been apprehended and officers have seized suspected class A drugs and a meat cleaver.

A man in his 40s was arrested under suspicion of possession with intent to supply, and a 16-year-old boy has been taken into custody on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.

Officers are now searching for a property in connection with these arrests.

Inspector Colin Gallier from the Project Guardian team explains more.