Birmingham arrests as fireworks thrown at police after Ramadan market crackdown

(BBC) Three people have been arrested in Birmingham after fireworks and eggs were thrown at police patrolling a street following a crackdown on illegal market stalls during Ramadan.

West Midlands Police said officers were targeted on Wednesday night on Coventry Road, in Small Heath.

Last weekend police and trading standards officers came under fire from bottles and other missiles as they attempted to close down pop-up stalls.

Three vehicles were also damaged.

The force said it had been responding to concerns about congestion, litter and anti-social behaviour during Ramadan and that it had the support of the local community and leaders from Green Lane Masjid.

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