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| Two people 'taken hostage in Digbeth, Birmingham' | Two people 'taken hostage in Digbeth, Birmingham' |
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| Armed police are trying to free two people who have been taken hostage in a Birmingham building, West Midlands Police have said. | Armed police are trying to free two people who have been taken hostage in a Birmingham building, West Midlands Police have said. |
| The force said it was called to Alcester Street, Digbeth, at 15:00 BST after a man locked himself in a building with two members of staff. | The force said it was called to Alcester Street, Digbeth, at 15:00 BST after a man locked himself in a building with two members of staff. |
| The building is used by mental health charity Pathways, the street has been closed by police. | |
| Emergency services are at the scene and it is not known if the man is armed. | |
| Witness David Williams tweeted: "They have just evacuated a wedding party from The Spotted Dog pub." |