Birmingham City FC Police

We are the Force Football Unit for West Midlands Police.

This account is to provide info and updates for Birmingham City FC.

Club contact: PC Colin Barlow

[Birmingham City Supporter Updates @BCFCFanUpdates]

The Club has been made aware that a section of the M6 will be closed this weekend for work to HS2. 🚨

The motorway will be closed between Junction 4 and Junction 4A between 3am on Saturday September 27, and 10pm on Sunday September 28.

It has been advised that supporters should find alternative routes when travelling to Coventry for Saturday's game.

[Birmingham Police @BrumPolice]

#UPDATE | Part of Bristol Street in the city centre is closed after four people were shot at a nightclub.

Bristol Street southbound, from the Pagoda Island to Bromsgrove Street, is cordoned off and motorists should avoid the area.

Witness appeal 👉 https://t.co/GpPCzIdeuH

[Solihull Police @SolihullPolice]

#ARREST | A teenager has been arrested following offensive chanting at tonight's match involving Birmingham City and Sheffield United.

Officers were made aware of a video showing an offensive chant aimed at Sheffield United fans.

[Birmingham City FC Police @BCFC_WMP]

Read here: https://t.co/Nne5bcGeNK

[Birmingham City FC Police @BCFC_WMP]

#BANNED | A man has been handed a football banning order for shouting homophobic abuse at a Birmingham City game.

Steven Quig, a Burton Albion fan, admitted at court to shouting homophobic abuse at the Birmingham City vs Burton Albion game on Boxing Day last year.

[Birmingham City FC Police @BCFC_WMP]

@MJones1875 @JgJunior9 Pitch is absolutely fine up here, no concerns from the club

[Firearms Operations Unit @firearmsWMP]

Car stolen at Knifepoint in Oldbury. ARVs pick it up in Birmingham and safely detain the driver. Vehicle recovered and this knife seized. All within 30 mins of being stolen. With thanks to @Trafficwmp for the assistance

[WMP Traffic @Trafficwmp]

C Unit #ANPRInterceptors, @WMPDogs & @dronesWMP contained this unit where two stolen vehicles were located, both stolen in burglaries & in the process of being professionally cloned. 8 people were arrested from the scene & further stolen vehicles seized from other locations 🚓🚔

[Barnsley FC @BarnsleyFC]

Important information for all supporters attending Oakwell today ⤵️

@BCFC

[Birmingham City FC Police @BCFC_WMP]

Up near Sheffield currently,rain has stopped and the wind dropped considerably from what it was like in Birmingham,bit of blue sky as well appearing

[Shrewsbury Town FC Police @ShrewsFCPolice]

With the poor weather forecasted for tomorrow, please allow extra time to arrive at the stadium.
Turnstiles open from 11am.
Ample parking available at Meole Brace Park and Walk with good access from the A5.

#BCFC
@BCFC_WMP

❌The Brooklands Hotel is closed due to flood damage❌

[Shrewsbury Town FC Police @ShrewsFCPolice]

⚽️1/4 @BCFC with tickets travelling to the @shrewsburytown match on Saturday.
See below useful fan information!
Please arrive early to the stadium to avoid congestion in the local area.
Turnstiles open at 11:00.
#BCFC
@BCFCTickets
@BluesFocus
@BCFC_WMP

[Birmingham City FC Police @BCFC_WMP]

@Goulding_23 @Rich98345230676 @BCFC Really sorry to hear about your son,I have been in contact with British Transport Police over the issues at the station over the last few games,they are in contact with the train operator and I'll hopefully hear something back before the next game

[Shrewsbury Town FC Police @ShrewsFCPolice]

1/4 @BCFC fans with tickets travelling to the @shrewsburytown match tomorrow.
Please arrive early at the stadium to avoid congestion in the local area.
Turnstiles open at 18:00. No tickets are available on the day.
@BCFCTickets
@BluesFocus
@BCFC_WMP
#bcfc

[WMP Dog Unit @WMPDogs]

Another succesful day's training using our specialist search dogs with both experienced and new initial course dogs. Thank you to @BCFC for allowing us to search this great venue. #BCFC

[Birmingham Police @BrumPolice]

#APPEAL | We are investigating after a serious collision involving a car and a pedestrian in Bromford Lane, #Birmingham.

We were called shortly before 4.30pm yesterday after a man in his 20s was hit by a car, suffering serious injuries.

[Birmingham City FC @BCFC]

The Club can confirm that our scheduled Sky Bet League One clash with Exeter City has been postponed owing to international call-ups. 📆

[West Midlands Police @WMPolice]

#APPEAL | We've released further suspect images following disorder in Bordesley Green earlier this month.

As part of our enquiries we've identified more people we want to speak to in connection with disorder on Monday 5 August.

Read here ⬇️
https://t.co/O7ZMPFeXvZ

[Birmingham City FC Police @BCFC_WMP]

Shuttle buses run from the train station to the ground,I've been told last one leaves 1420

[Birmingham City FC Police @BCFC_WMP]

Please allow plenty of time to get to the stadium today,it's one road in and one road out, parking near the ground is very limited, some of the local businesses on the road to the stadium do offer parking