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West Midlands: Riot police on streets after more unrest West Midlands: Riot police on streets after more unrest
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Sporadic trouble has broken out in Wolverhampton, West Bromwich and Birmingham city centre on a second day of disorder in the West Midlands.Sporadic trouble has broken out in Wolverhampton, West Bromwich and Birmingham city centre on a second day of disorder in the West Midlands.
Police are investigating reports that shots have been fired in the Aston area of Birmingham.Police are investigating reports that shots have been fired in the Aston area of Birmingham.
Riot police are on the streets and have surrounded The Mailbox shopping complex in the city centre.Riot police are on the streets and have surrounded The Mailbox shopping complex in the city centre.
Twenty-three people have been charged in connection with the unrest and a total of 229 arrested.Twenty-three people have been charged in connection with the unrest and a total of 229 arrested.
Dudley Street, in Wolverhampton, and High Street, in West Bromwich, were closed on Tuesday evening as youths gathered.Dudley Street, in Wolverhampton, and High Street, in West Bromwich, were closed on Tuesday evening as youths gathered.
'Opportunistic thugs'
Several more roads in West Bromwich were also shut and two cars were set on fire.Several more roads in West Bromwich were also shut and two cars were set on fire.
'Opportunistic thugs'
Shops, including a branch of Marks & Spencer and a hi-fi store, were targeted in Birmingham.Shops, including a branch of Marks & Spencer and a hi-fi store, were targeted in Birmingham.
Derrick Campbell, from Race Equality Sandwell, was caught up in trouble in Birmingham on Tuesday as youths surrounded his car outside the council house.Derrick Campbell, from Race Equality Sandwell, was caught up in trouble in Birmingham on Tuesday as youths surrounded his car outside the council house.
He said the rioters looked to be 17 or 18 years old and he described them as "opportunistic young thugs".He said the rioters looked to be 17 or 18 years old and he described them as "opportunistic young thugs".
He said: "Fifty youths with balaclavas and sticks were running towards me.He said: "Fifty youths with balaclavas and sticks were running towards me.
"About five feet in front of me they started attacking the Sky News van. They started hitting it with sticks."About five feet in front of me they started attacking the Sky News van. They started hitting it with sticks.
"It was an unreal experience. I didn't feel in control, I knew I was in danger, and I dropped my phone."It was an unreal experience. I didn't feel in control, I knew I was in danger, and I dropped my phone.
"I knew I needed to get out of there but my hand was shaking that much I couldn't turn the key. It happened so quickly.""I knew I needed to get out of there but my hand was shaking that much I couldn't turn the key. It happened so quickly."
'Cat and mouse'
West Midlands Police said 19 of those charged had been remanded in custody to appear at court on Wednesday morning. A further four have been charged and bailed to appear at court.West Midlands Police said 19 of those charged had been remanded in custody to appear at court on Wednesday morning. A further four have been charged and bailed to appear at court.
Eighty-seven people were arrested on Tuesday.Eighty-seven people were arrested on Tuesday.
'Cat and mouse'
The force said there were some pockets of disorder in Wolverhampton, where some stores had been broken into, in West Bromwich and in Birmingham city centre. The group in West Bromwich later dispersed, police said.The force said there were some pockets of disorder in Wolverhampton, where some stores had been broken into, in West Bromwich and in Birmingham city centre. The group in West Bromwich later dispersed, police said.
In Birmingham, some shops were attacked and a car was set alight in Moor Street.In Birmingham, some shops were attacked and a car was set alight in Moor Street.
A van was set on fire in Bordesley Street where looters reportedly targeted a cafe, smashing its windows and helping themselves to food.A van was set on fire in Bordesley Street where looters reportedly targeted a cafe, smashing its windows and helping themselves to food.
A shop window was broken and youths were reported to be playing "cat and mouse" with police.A shop window was broken and youths were reported to be playing "cat and mouse" with police.
There was also disorder in Kings Heath during Tuesday afternoon where a police vehicle was slightly damaged.There was also disorder in Kings Heath during Tuesday afternoon where a police vehicle was slightly damaged.
Up to 400 officers are out on patrol overnight, a police spokesman said.Up to 400 officers are out on patrol overnight, a police spokesman said.
'Go home''Go home'
"We have contingency plans in place tonight which will see 400 dedicated officers working extended shifts across the West Midlands, who will be able to respond to any situation that may develop, in addition to local officers who will continue to serve and protect their communities.""We have contingency plans in place tonight which will see 400 dedicated officers working extended shifts across the West Midlands, who will be able to respond to any situation that may develop, in addition to local officers who will continue to serve and protect their communities."
In Birmingham and Wolverhampton, buses had stopped entering the city centre on Tuesday evening.In Birmingham and Wolverhampton, buses had stopped entering the city centre on Tuesday evening.
Mr Campbell, speaking to the BBC shortly before his car was attacked, said: "We want to send a message to the community, go home, stay off the streets.Mr Campbell, speaking to the BBC shortly before his car was attacked, said: "We want to send a message to the community, go home, stay off the streets.
"We also want to send a message to the police that they need to take whatever action is required to ensure that people and property are protected.""We also want to send a message to the police that they need to take whatever action is required to ensure that people and property are protected."
Five men and two women were arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and violent disorder on Tuesday after 20 warrants were issued for addresses across the city.Five men and two women were arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary and violent disorder on Tuesday after 20 warrants were issued for addresses across the city.
Police said they had recovered items of designer clothing and sportswear valued at several thousands of pounds, as well as electrical items.Police said they had recovered items of designer clothing and sportswear valued at several thousands of pounds, as well as electrical items.
Shops in Birmingham closed early on Tuesday afternoon and the Harvey Nichols store in The Mailbox was boarded up.Shops in Birmingham closed early on Tuesday afternoon and the Harvey Nichols store in The Mailbox was boarded up.
Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg arrived in the city at about 14:30 BST and met police at the West Midlands Police Lloyd House headquarters.Deputy Prime Minister Nick Clegg arrived in the city at about 14:30 BST and met police at the West Midlands Police Lloyd House headquarters.
He was booed by crowds who shouted "go home" during a walkabout.He was booed by crowds who shouted "go home" during a walkabout.
Mr Clegg said there was "simply no excuse whatsoever for the violence, looting and destruction".Mr Clegg said there was "simply no excuse whatsoever for the violence, looting and destruction".