Man shot dead and two injured after disorder in Birmingham

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A man has been shot dead in an altercation that left two others in hospital with gunshot and stab wounds.

Police sealed off Grantham Road and Farm Road after the incident broke out in the Sparkbrook area of Birmingham on Wednesday night.

West Midlands police said: "Two other men were taken to hospital, one with a gunshot wound and one with knife injuries.

"Police are currently investigating the incident, which started at around 7.30pm last night, and a number of arrests have been made following the disorder."

Roads remained cordoned off on Thursday morning. Police are urging anyone with information to contact 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.