birminghammail--2020-04-02--Nadiya Hussain shares unusual banana cooking hack on Good Morning Britain

Nadiya Hussain appeared on morning television in a bid to urge people to start using their leftovers .
The celebrity cook amazed Susanna Reid on Good Morning Britain by suggesting people can cook up banana SKIN and put it on a burger .
Nadiya said : `` What we have to do is rather than worry about cooking these amazing meals , what we need to do is shift the way we think about food and think about how much we waste and think about what we normally put in a compost bin , how can we use it , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ her husband praised her for being 'good at making something out of nothing and that 's what we 're doing . '
The 35-year-old said she often makes scrap soups using peelings - from potato skin to cauliflower peelings .
However , it was her suggestion of cooking up banana skins that shocked the presenters of the morning television programme .
Nadiya said : `` We need to stop and think about what we 're throwing away .
I 've been cooking banana peel forever .
Something completely natural to me . ''
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ ripe banana peel , do n't chuck the peel away , cook it up with some garlic , some onions , some barbecue sauce and stick it on a burger and you 've got like pulled pork , like pulled chicken . ''
To which Susanna Reid replied : `` You do n't mean the skin of the banana ? ''
Nadiya replied : `` Yes '' , as Susanna declared `` I did n't even know that was edible . ''
There 's been panic-buying in the supermarkets as people fear they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it 's more important than ever that we use every bit of every food product .
Customers have left shelves bare , particularly stocking up on baked beans , toilet roll , painkillers , soap and hand santiser .
BirminghamLive reported how mum-of-five Simone Roberts , from Rubery , regularly uses dried goods to feed her family and has shared 14 ideas to keep your family fed for a fortnight .
`` I 've seen a lot of posts about people panic-buying , especially tinned foods , '' said Simone , mum to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ out ) , Rocsi , seven , Taurel , five , Kenzi , three , and Nile , two .
`` If I started panic buying tins for my family , we 'd have nowhere to sit !
`` Instead , I think it 's better to stock up on dried foods , like beans , lentils and peas .
You can buy big bags of these from Asian supermarkets and then soak and boil them .
I use them to make hummus , burgers , sausages and curries .
`` If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , it could last a family of four around three to four days .
I also buy big bags of rice too so that we can have veggie rice , fried rice and also add it into different meals we 're making . ''
Simone buys plenty of fresh fruit and veg but always freezes any leftovers to make sure nothing goes to waste .
`` There 's likely to be a surplus of fresh fruit and veg .
Do n't let it go to waste .
If you have bananas that are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them in the freezer .
You can then use them to make banana bread , smoothies and ice-cream .
`` In fact , do n't throw anything away .
Blend your fresh fruit and veg into smoothies .
These can be frozen and enjoyed later , or you could freeze the smoothie mix into ice-lollies and ice cubes .
Buy in dried apricots and dates to add to cooking and for snacks too . ''
Take a look at Simone 's Thankfullytrue Facebook page and YouTube channel for more meal ideas .
You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Daddies Facebook group , follow our page and sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with the latest news for families .
2 .
Potato curry with rice mixed with kale salad on homemade flatbread 3 .
Steamed veg and water crackers with brown rice and peas ( using red kidney beans ) with plantain and avocado ( avocado keeps well in the fridge ) 6 .
Brown lentils and basmati rice with frozen peas and carrots 7 .
Baked beans on toast with added onions , ketchup and black @ @ @ @ @ @ @ further 9 .
Toastie leftovers - leftovers make great snacks .
You only need a spoonful of curry or lentils to make a toastie 10 .
Sweet peppers , mushrooms , red onion , cherry tomatoes , coriander , finely sliced courgettes and red cabbage on homemade bread ( can be made ahead and frozen ) 12 .
Ricecakes topped with peanut butter and banana or any available fruit 13 .
Kale , spinach , carrot , onion and sweetcorn salad topped with a olive oil , balsamic or apple cider vinegar and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ stored and used throughout the day for snacks and dinner 14 .
Sweet , Chia seed popcorn for movie time .
Serve with dried fruit too .
Add chia seeds to icing sugar paste and stir into popcorn .
Popcorn seeds can be bought in large bags too like the peas and beans from most supermarkets And to drink : Fruit smoothies - great way to use up the leftover fruit and freeze it Fresh fruit and veg - freeze what 's not used in time

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Nadiya Hussain appeared on morning television in a bid to urge people to start using their leftovers.
The celebrity cook amazed Susanna Reid on Good Morning Britain by suggesting people can cook up banana SKIN and put it on a burger.
Nadiya said: "What we have to do is rather than worry about cooking these amazing meals, what we need to do is shift the way we think about food and think about how much we waste and think about what we normally put in a compost bin, how can we use it, is it edible."
Nadiya said her husband praised her for being 'good at making something out of nothing and that's what we're doing.'
The 35-year-old said she often makes scrap soups using peelings - from potato skin to cauliflower peelings.
However, it was her suggestion of cooking up banana skins that shocked the presenters of the morning television programme.
Nadiya said: "We need to stop and think about what we're throwing away. I've been cooking banana peel forever. Something completely natural to me."
The chef said you 'literally shred up ripe banana peel, don't chuck the peel away, cook it up with some garlic, some onions, some barbecue sauce and stick it on a burger and you've got like pulled pork, like pulled chicken."
To which Susanna Reid replied: "You don't mean the skin of the banana?"
Nadiya replied: "Yes", as Susanna declared "I didn't even know that was edible."
There's been panic-buying in the supermarkets as people fear they will run out of supplies - so it's more important than ever that we use every bit of every food product.
Customers have left shelves bare, particularly stocking up on baked beans, toilet roll, painkillers, soap and hand santiser.
BirminghamLive reported how mum-of-five Simone Roberts, from Rubery, regularly uses dried goods to feed her family and has shared 14 ideas to keep your family fed for a fortnight.
"I've seen a lot of posts about people panic-buying, especially tinned foods," said Simone, mum to Rael, 18 (who has moved out), Rocsi, seven, Taurel, five, Kenzi, three, and Nile, two. "If I started panic buying tins for my family, we'd have nowhere to sit!
"Instead, I think it's better to stock up on dried foods, like beans, lentils and peas. You can buy big bags of these from Asian supermarkets and then soak and boil them. I use them to make hummus, burgers, sausages and curries.
"If you buy a 1kg bag of dried beans, it could last a family of four around three to four days. I also buy big bags of rice too so that we can have veggie rice, fried rice and also add it into different meals we're making."
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Simone buys plenty of fresh fruit and veg but always freezes any leftovers to make sure nothing goes to waste.
"There's likely to be a surplus of fresh fruit and veg. Don't let it go to waste. If you have bananas that are turning black, peel them and put them in the freezer. You can then use them to make banana bread, smoothies and ice-cream.
"In fact, don't throw anything away. Blend your fresh fruit and veg into smoothies. These can be frozen and enjoyed later, or you could freeze the smoothie mix into ice-lollies and ice cubes. Buy in dried apricots and dates to add to cooking and for snacks too."
Take a look at Simone's Thankfullytrue Facebook page and YouTube channel for more meal ideas.
You can also join our Brummie Mummies and Daddies Facebook group, follow our page and sign up to our newsletter to keep up to date with the latest news for families.
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Simone's store cupboard meal ideas
1. Chickpea and butter bean curry
2. Potato curry with rice mixed with kale salad on homemade flatbread
3. Steamed veg and water crackers with brown rice and peas (using red kidney beans) with plantain and avocado (avocado keeps well in the fridge)
4. Chickpea and sweet potato fritters
5. Porridge oats topped with chia seeds, fresh/ dried fruit and frozen berries
6. Brown lentils and basmati rice with frozen peas and carrots
7. Baked beans on toast with added onions, ketchup and black eye peas to make the tin stretch further
8. Brown lentils, brown basmati rice and saag/ callaloo
9. Toastie leftovers - leftovers make great snacks. You only need a spoonful of curry or lentils to make a toastie
10. Sweet peppers, mushrooms, red onion, cherry tomatoes, coriander, finely sliced courgettes and red cabbage on homemade bread (can be made ahead and frozen)
11. Vegetable samosas
12. Ricecakes topped with peanut butter and banana or any available fruit
13. Kale, spinach, carrot, onion and sweetcorn salad topped with a olive oil, balsamic or apple cider vinegar and smoked paprika dressing. Salad can be stored and used throughout the day for snacks and dinner
14. Sweet, Chia seed popcorn for movie time. Serve with dried fruit too. Add chia seeds to icing sugar paste and stir into popcorn. Popcorn seeds can be bought in large bags too like the peas and beans from most supermarkets
And to drink: Fruit smoothies - great way to use up the leftover fruit and freeze it
Shopping list
Brown lentils
Chickpeas
Potatoes and sweet potatoes
Brown rice
Chia seeds
Basmati rice
Fresh fruit and veg - freeze what's not used in time
Flour and butter for bread making
Popcorn seeds
Dried apricots and dates
Coconut water for smoothies
Tinned tomatoes, baked beans, butter beans, red kidney beans
Peanut butter
Rice cakes
Frozen fruit and veg
Ketchup, oils, vinegar, spices and herbs
Water crackers


birminghammail--2020-04-02--Hundreds light online candles to remember coronavirus victims

An online tribute page to victims of the coronavirus has been visited by more than 2,500 people within two days of launching .
The Lasting Tribute Page for The Victims Of Coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) offers people an opportunity to light a candle and leave a message for those who have died .
More than 100 people have contributed to the free service - lighting online candles and leaving heartfelt messages in memory of those whose lives have gone too soon .
Some of those who have left messages have lost loved ones close to them .
Others have come @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behind the statistics - the families , friends , neighbours , communities , villages , towns , counties and countries who are coping with bereavement .
User Clare , who has visited the online memorial page in the last 24 hours , wrote : “ Every life lost to this cruel virus will not be forgotten .
R.I.P no more pain and suffering.
” Susan , another user , said : “ For everyone affected by this terrible virus .
May God keep you in His loving care xx.
” Pat & Dave @ @ @ @ @ @ @ relative as he battles coronavirus , saying : “ Pray for our brother-in-law Dave who is fighting for his life in ICU at The Royal.
” Grieving daughter Helen Hill visited the page to leave a touching tribute for her dad who died from the disease .
She posted : “ This is for my lovely dad who went before his time because of this virus .
Jimmy McIver a great dad and grandad xx I will miss you always , only comfort I get is that you 're with “ Mum & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you sent the white feathers to me , thank you , it worked.
” CG joined many on the site to simply say : “ # WeLightInMemory.
” The page was set up by funeral-notices.co.uk in response to the rising death toll with the number of deaths announced on Wednesday ( April 1 ) taking the UK 's total increase to 2,352 .
The funeral-notices.co.uk team who set up the Lasting Tribute Page for The Victims of Coronavirus are from Reach plc - the publishers of this website and hundreds of regional @ @ @ @ @ @ @ services offered to help families and friends organise funerals in response to Covid-19 In response to Covid-19 , Reach Plc - publishers of this website - has launched a free ‘ notify me ’ function on its death announcements site - funeral-notices.co.uk - to ensure friends and family can keep up with the changing guidelines on funeral services .
The team is also available to support Funeral Directors booking notices on the 24/7 site and has the facility to take bookings over the telephone and by email .
Reach plc funeral notices director @ @ @ @ @ @ @ committed to our audience who read the funeral notices pages in our newspapers every day , and those who return to visit funeral-notices.co.uk time and time again .
`` We continue to provide support , free of charge , in placing tributes , adding photographs and videos online helping people pay their respects , offer condolences and provide some comfort to families affected by the restrictions on guests attending funerals . ''
For more information go to funeral-notices.co.uk Funeral notices director Darren Minns said : “ This lasting tribute page has been created @ @ @ @ @ @ @ statistics .
“ There is so much more to say about the human tragedy and grief currently being experienced by the individuals , families and communities affected by the rising death toll of coronavirus and we invite you to share your stories and tributes .
“ For those not personally affected by the loss caused by this pandemic , we invite you to choose a candle below to light in memory of those lives tragically taken too soon .
“ We hope that together we can offer support , love and a little @ @ @ @ @ @ @ neighbours , communities , villages , towns , counties , countries who are coping with the loss of their loved ones , perhaps whilst socially isolated , right now .
`` We invite you to share your stories , messages of support , or simply light a candle.
” To light a candle and leave your message on the Lasting Tribute Page for The Victims of Coronavirus on funeral-notices.co.uk click here

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An online tribute page to victims of the coronavirus has been visited by more than 2,500 people within two days of launching.
The Lasting Tribute Page for The Victims Of Coronavirus (Covid-19) offers people an opportunity to light a candle and leave a message for those who have died.
More than 100 people have contributed to the free service - lighting online candles and leaving heartfelt messages in memory of those whose lives have gone too soon.
Some of those who have left messages have lost loved ones close to them.
Others have come to express their grief for the people behind the statistics - the families, friends, neighbours, communities, villages, towns, counties and countries who are coping with bereavement.
User Clare, who has visited the online memorial page in the last 24 hours, wrote: “Every life lost to this cruel virus will not be forgotten. R.I.P no more pain and suffering.”
Susan, another user, said: “For everyone affected by this terrible virus. May God keep you in His loving care xx.”
Pat & Dave Thomas used the page to remember their relative as he battles coronavirus, saying: “Pray for our brother-in-law Dave who is fighting for his life in ICU at The Royal.”
Grieving daughter Helen Hill visited the page to leave a touching tribute for her dad who died from the disease.
She posted: “This is for my lovely dad who went before his time because of this virus. Jimmy McIver a great dad and grandad xx I will miss you always, only comfort I get is that you're with “Mum & Jamie now x Love you dad, if you sent the white feathers to me, thank you, it worked.”
CG joined many on the site to simply say: “#WeLightInMemory.”
The page was set up by funeral-notices.co.uk in response to the rising death toll with the number of deaths announced on Wednesday (April 1) taking the UK's total increase to 2,352.
The funeral-notices.co.uk team who set up the Lasting Tribute Page for The Victims of Coronavirus are from Reach plc - the publishers of this website and hundreds of regional newspapers across the UK.
Free notification services offered to help families and friends organise funerals in response to Covid-19 In response to Covid-19, Reach Plc - publishers of this website - has launched a free ‘notify me’ function on its death announcements site - funeral-notices.co.uk - to ensure friends and family can keep up with the changing guidelines on funeral services. The team is also available to support Funeral Directors booking notices on the 24/7 site and has the facility to take bookings over the telephone and by email. Reach plc funeral notices director Darren Minns said: "We remain committed to our audience who read the funeral notices pages in our newspapers every day, and those who return to visit funeral-notices.co.uk time and time again. "We continue to provide support, free of charge, in placing tributes, adding photographs and videos online helping people pay their respects, offer condolences and provide some comfort to families affected by the restrictions on guests attending funerals." For more information go to funeral-notices.co.uk
Funeral notices director Darren Minns said: “This lasting tribute page has been created in memory of the people behind the statistics.
“Each number is somebody’s grandma, mother, sister; someone’s father, friend or colleague.
“There is so much more to say about the human tragedy and grief currently being experienced by the individuals, families and communities affected by the rising death toll of coronavirus and we invite you to share your stories and tributes.
“For those not personally affected by the loss caused by this pandemic, we invite you to choose a candle below to light in memory of those lives tragically taken too soon.
“We hope that together we can offer support, love and a little hope to our family, friends, neighbours, communities, villages, towns, counties, countries who are coping with the loss of their loved ones, perhaps whilst socially isolated, right now.
"We invite you to share your stories, messages of support, or simply light a candle.”
To light a candle and leave your message on the Lasting Tribute Page for The Victims of Coronavirus on funeral-notices.co.uk click here


birminghammail--2020-04-02--Paul Merson: Where Grealish is better than Mane and de Bruyne

Jack Grealish could do with a little love at the moment .
The Aston Villa captain has been pilloried for going against the social distancing advice he doled out to fans at the start of the week .
Villa legends left , right and centre have had a pop at the talented 24-year-old .
However , talking purely football , another Claret and Blue favourite Paul Merson has identified Grealish as the player he most enjoys watching .
In a discussion about who deserves to be crowned Premier League ’ s Player of the Season , all of the analysis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and Jordan Henderson and Manchester City ’ s Kevin De Bruyne .
Understandably too .
The Reds are rampant and while Henderson is the substance to Jurgen Klopp ’ s super team , Mane is the style .
As for De Bruyne , his play-making genius is long-established .
But Merson spares a thought for Grealish , who with Villa in the relegation zone , will probably find his magnificent campaign overlooked .
He told Sky Sports : “ It ’ s got to be Sadio Mane for me .
Mane is the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ go-to man at special times in the season .
“ He ’ s performed and got big goals in big games .
He ’ s the one for me .
`` Virgil van Dijk would be a close second - if he was at Manchester City , they would be 10 points clear .
That ’ s how much he is worth .
“ Obviously Kevin De Bruyne has been brilliant , but it ’ s hard to give it to someone who is 25 points behind someone else .
“ If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ want to watch the most in the Premier League , it ’ s Jack Grealish !
But he isn ’ t getting player of the year .
It ’ s different.
” Grealish has scored seven times and provided six assists in what has been a breakthrough campaign following promotion .

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Jack Grealish could do with a little love at the moment.
The Aston Villa captain has been pilloried for going against the social distancing advice he doled out to fans at the start of the week.
Villa legends left, right and centre have had a pop at the talented 24-year-old.
However, talking purely football, another Claret and Blue favourite Paul Merson has identified Grealish as the player he most enjoys watching.
In a discussion about who deserves to be crowned Premier League’s Player of the Season, all of the analysis focused on Liverpool’s Sadio Mane and Jordan Henderson and Manchester City’s Kevin De Bruyne.
Understandably too. The Reds are rampant and while Henderson is the substance to Jurgen Klopp’s super team, Mane is the style.
As for De Bruyne, his play-making genius is long-established.
But Merson spares a thought for Grealish, who with Villa in the relegation zone, will probably find his magnificent campaign overlooked.
He told Sky Sports : “It’s got to be Sadio Mane for me. Mane is the player who has been Liverpool’s go-to man at special times in the season.
“He’s performed and got big goals in big games. He’s the one for me.
"Virgil van Dijk would be a close second - if he was at Manchester City, they would be 10 points clear. That’s how much he is worth.
“Obviously Kevin De Bruyne has been brilliant, but it’s hard to give it to someone who is 25 points behind someone else.
“If you’re asking me which player I want to watch the most in the Premier League, it’s Jack Grealish! But he isn’t getting player of the year. It’s different.”
Grealish has scored seven times and provided six assists in what has been a breakthrough campaign following promotion.


birminghammail--2020-04-02--West Brom fans react to radical promotion proposal

West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United fans have had their say after the Football Association were sent a radical proposal which would see the two clubs promoted without another ball being kicked this season .
With the Championship promotion race on hold until late April at the earliest , National League club Maidenhead United penned an open letter to the FA setting out a potential solution to complete the campaign amid the coronavirus crisis .
In it , Maidenhead 's chairman Peter Griffin and CEO Jon Adams argued that remaining fixtures should not just be suspended but cancelled , with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of a points-per-game system .
It would see Albion , Leeds and Fulham - the current top three with nine matches left to play - go up to the Premier League .
But Maidenhead 's plan involves no clubs being relegated .
The letter said : `` So , the Premier League - use PPG ( and then goal difference , greater goals scored etc ) to produce final table .
Liverpool will be champions and the remaining Champions League and Europa League spots will be allocated in the normal way .
Off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ course still stand .
No relegation .
`` Championship – PPG determines the table and top 3 promoted i.e .
no play off to determine 3rd promotion spot .
No relegation . ''
Here 's what Baggies fans had to say about it : Justin Kelly : Can ’ t see 20 Prem sides wanting a 23rd of the money offered ... unless of course they somehow up the deal by televising more games ?
Iain Skelton : Wo n't work for a number of reasons it 's all pie in the sky @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not a complete season then there 's no way you can have promotion and relegation and call it fair .
You either finish it or void it .
Ste Calloway : Priority has to be to try to complete the season if possible .
If not , this suggestion certainly beats voiding a season that is 75 % complete .
John Glynn : No way .
See the season out whenever that is .
I want to see both Norwich and Villa get relegated whilst Leeds go up as champs .
Robert Friend @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the league stands as it is then as that will be the end positions !
But a result needs to happen some how as you can ’ t have teams who haven ’ t been good enough not getting relegated and teams that have been good enough not getting promotion ... it isn ’ t right !
Sam Whitaker : Cancel the rest of the season health is more important restart again in August as per normal that gives the much needed time to stop the spread of the virus and when you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ you are in now cancel cup comps for a season .
Danny Koko : How would this work ?
If all teams get promoted like Leeds and blah blah then the Premier League would have three more teams in it .
Just call this season null and void .
And have the teams that sit at the top as default champions .

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West Bromwich Albion and Leeds United fans have had their say after the Football Association were sent a radical proposal which would see the two clubs promoted without another ball being kicked this season.
With the Championship promotion race on hold until late April at the earliest, National League club Maidenhead United penned an open letter to the FA setting out a potential solution to complete the campaign amid the coronavirus crisis.
In it, Maidenhead's chairman Peter Griffin and CEO Jon Adams argued that remaining fixtures should not just be suspended but cancelled, with final tables worked out on the basis of a points-per-game system.
It would see Albion, Leeds and Fulham - the current top three with nine matches left to play - go up to the Premier League. But Maidenhead's plan involves no clubs being relegated.
The letter said: "So, the Premier League - use PPG (and then goal difference, greater goals scored etc) to produce final table. Liverpool will be champions and the remaining Champions League and Europa League spots will be allocated in the normal way. Off pitch issues i.e. FFP sanctions of course still stand. No relegation.
"Championship – PPG determines the table and top 3 promoted i.e. no play off to determine 3rd promotion spot. No relegation."
Here's what Baggies fans had to say about it:
Justin Kelly: Can’t see 20 Prem sides wanting a 23rd of the money offered... unless of course they somehow up the deal by televising more games?
Iain Skelton: Won't work for a number of reasons it's all pie in the sky.
Craig Mason: If it's not a complete season then there's no way you can have promotion and relegation and call it fair. You either finish it or void it.
Ste Calloway: Priority has to be to try to complete the season if possible. If not, this suggestion certainly beats voiding a season that is 75% complete.
How Leeds fans reacted:
John Glynn: No way. See the season out whenever that is. I want to see both Norwich and Villa get relegated whilst Leeds go up as champs.
Robert Friend: You might as well just say the league stands as it is then as that will be the end positions! But a result needs to happen some how as you can’t have teams who haven’t been good enough not getting relegated and teams that have been good enough not getting promotion...it isn’t right!
Sam Whitaker: Cancel the rest of the season health is more important restart again in August as per normal that gives the much needed time to stop the spread of the virus and when you restart restart with the position and points you are in now cancel cup comps for a season.
Danny Koko: How would this work? If all teams get promoted like Leeds and blah blah then the Premier League would have three more teams in it. Just call this season null and void. And have the teams that sit at the top as default champions.


birminghammail--2020-04-02--Two arrested after house occupants threatened with hammers during car robbery

Two men have been arrested after the occupants of a house were threatened with hammers during a car robbery .
@ @ @ @ @ property in Northfield on Tuesday , March 31 .
West Midlands Police spotted the vehicle @ @ @ @ @ Birmingham city centre , on Thursday and managed to box it in , preventing the @ @ @ @ @ men , aged 45 and 51 , were arrested on suspicion of robbery and car @ @ @ @ @ .
West Midlands Force Control unite tweeted : “ Newtown Officers and @ Trafficwmp boxed @ @ @ @ @ had been taken in a violent robbery involving hammers .
“ Both occupants detained after @ @ @ @ @ found in the car that were used in the robbery itself .
2 in # @ @ @ @ @

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Two men have been arrested after the occupants of a house were threatened with hammers during a car robbery.
The raiders struck at a property in Northfield on Tuesday, March 31.
West Midlands Police spotted the vehicle on Holloway Head, in Birmingham city centre, on Thursday and managed to box it in, preventing the men from escaping.
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Two men, aged 45 and 51, were arrested on suspicion of robbery and car theft and remained in custody.
West Midlands Force Control unite tweeted: “Newtown Officers and @Trafficwmp boxed in a stolen car that had been taken in a violent robbery involving hammers.
“Both occupants detained after a struggle and #weapons found in the car that were used in the robbery itself. 2 in #custody #teamwork.”


birminghammail--2020-04-02--Cop moves out of his house and away from baby to stop them catching coronavirus

A cop has moved out of his family 's home - and away from his newborn daughter - to protect them from coronavirus as he fights crime .
Pc Richard Bracey could not bear the thought of unwittingly passing on the illness to his loved ones if he picked it up at work .
So he moved out on Wednesday , April 1 - hours before a yob tried to spit at him after being arrested .
The officer now faces the prospect of weeks or even months away from his family - nine-week-old Isla-Rose , his three other children @ @ @ @ @ @ @ But Richard , a response officer based at Bloxwich in Walsall , said he had made the right decision .
“ It ’ s been a really hard decision to make , but I feel it ’ s the right one for my family , '' he said .
`` I also have three older children who I won ’ t see during this time . ''
“ Isla ’ s health must come first , she ’ s so small and vulnerable , I wouldn ’ t want to put her at @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a frontline officer and that means I could potentially catch the virus and pass it onto her .
“ Lots of people in the NHS and other emergency services are having to make similar sacrifices to carry out their work while protecting their loved ones .
I ’ m amazed and inspired by all these people . ''
Richard self-isolating for two weeks but continued to work from home .
He returned to the beat today , Thursday , April 2 .
And his decision to move into his mother 's empty house @ @ @ @ @ @ @ grandmother - was quickly vindicated .
A 35-year-old man spat at Richard and in a police car after he was arrested in Walsall town centre on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon .
The officer said : `` '' It ’ s hard for all of us , but I know I ’ m making the right choice .
It worries me that I ’ m missing out on vital bonding with Isla , but it won ’ t be forever .
I ’ ve still got my job to do and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ help and protect our communities during this pandemic . ''

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A cop has moved out of his family's home - and away from his newborn daughter - to protect them from coronavirus as he fights crime.
Pc Richard Bracey could not bear the thought of unwittingly passing on the illness to his loved ones if he picked it up at work.
So he moved out on Wednesday, April 1 - hours before a yob tried to spit at him after being arrested.
The officer now faces the prospect of weeks or even months away from his family - nine-week-old Isla-Rose, his three other children, partner Kelly and her son.
But Richard, a response officer based at Bloxwich in Walsall, said he had made the right decision.
“It’s been a really hard decision to make, but I feel it’s the right one for my family," he said. "I also have three older children who I won’t see during this time."
(Image: WMP)
“Isla’s health must come first, she’s so small and vulnerable, I wouldn’t want to put her at any further risk. I’m a frontline officer and that means I could potentially catch the virus and pass it onto her.
“Lots of people in the NHS and other emergency services are having to make similar sacrifices to carry out their work while protecting their loved ones. I’m amazed and inspired by all these people."
Richard self-isolating for two weeks but continued to work from home. He returned to the beat today, Thursday, April 2.
And his decision to move into his mother's empty house - she is away caring for his grandmother - was quickly vindicated.
A 35-year-old man spat at Richard and in a police car after he was arrested in Walsall town centre on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon.
The officer said: ""It’s hard for all of us, but I know I’m making the right choice. It worries me that I’m missing out on vital bonding with Isla, but it won’t be forever. I’ve still got my job to do and I’m passionate about continuing to help and protect our communities during this pandemic."


birminghammail--2020-04-02--Wolves striker Raul Jimenez make transfer admission

Raul Jimenez has rubbished suggestions there is a release clause in his Wolverhampton Wanderers contract .
But he admitted Wolves would stand to make a significant profit on him should they choose to cash in amid reported interest from several clubs including Manchester United and Tottenham .
Jimenez has been nothing short of a revelation since he arrived at Molineux from Benfica , initially on loan .
He scored 17 times in all competitions in his debut campaign and Wolves did n't hesitate to make his stay permanent for a club record fee last summer .
With 22 goals to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus pandemic halted football , the 28-year-old stock continues to rise .
That kind of form has reportedly made Jimenez one of the most in-demand forwards in the Premier League and he was asked about the speculation in an interview with Marca .
“ ( Wolves ) bought me for £35million , they will not sell me for less , '' he said .
`` There is no release clause .
But the teams here , it is different how they are managed.
`` The Mexico international added : “ I see a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ( I should play for ) a ‘ top six team ' .
Right now we are in fifth place .
`` I mean , outside Liverpool who are way above this season , I think we are fighting with everyone else .
We beat Man City twice , we beat Tottenham once , we drew with Man United .
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Raul Jimenez has rubbished suggestions there is a release clause in his Wolverhampton Wanderers contract.
But he admitted Wolves would stand to make a significant profit on him should they choose to cash in amid reported interest from several clubs including Manchester United and Tottenham.
Jimenez has been nothing short of a revelation since he arrived at Molineux from Benfica, initially on loan.
He scored 17 times in all competitions in his debut campaign and Wolves didn't hesitate to make his stay permanent for a club record fee last summer.
With 22 goals to his name already this season before the coronavirus pandemic halted football, the 28-year-old's stock continues to rise.
That kind of form has reportedly made Jimenez one of the most in-demand forwards in the Premier League and he was asked about the speculation in an interview with Marca.
“(Wolves) bought me for £35million, they will not sell me for less," he said. "There is no release clause. But the teams here, it is different how they are managed. "
The Mexico international added: “I see a lot of people talking and saying that (I should play for) a ‘top six team'. Right now we are in fifth place.
"I mean, outside Liverpool who are way above this season, I think we are fighting with everyone else. We beat Man City twice, we beat Tottenham once, we drew with Man United.”


birminghammail--2020-04-02--Coronavirus test centre for NHS workers to open at Edgbaston

A coronavirus testing centre is to be opened at Edbgaston Cricket Ground .
Work is under way to construct the drive-in unit for NHS workers in a car park at the home of Warwickshire Country Cricket Club .
NHS England said the centre , off Pershore Road , would be used to quickly test NHS staff for Covid-19 while they remained in their vehicles .
The news came after mounting criticism of the lack of testing of NHS workers .
Figures for England revealed just 5,000 out of around 500,000 frontline staff had been tested so far .
Images taken @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well under way with several white buildings installed .
NHS England said : “ The NHS and its staff are working hard and services across the country are putting in place pragmatic and safe measures to respond to the unprecedented global health threat .
“ The innovative drive-through at Edgbaston Cricket Ground will ensure staff with symptoms get tested promptly so they can continue caring for patients where possible and also protect themselves , families and patients against the virus.
” The news came as Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced plans for 100,000 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of April .
The new target - announced in the daily Downing Street briefing - includes swab tests , which are already in use , and blood tests , which are yet to be launched .
The number of people with the virus who have died in the UK has risen by 569 , taking the total to 2,921 as of 5pm on Wednesday , April 1 .
Show your support for our NHS Heroes Please pledge your support for all the amazing NHS staff who are battling the coronavirus crisis on the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ re proud to be part of the Reach nationwide NHS Heroes campaign , launched to make sure all these incredible people know exactly how much they mean to the nation .
We ’ re asking you to show them love by helping us create a living map of gratitude from every corner of Britain .
By dropping a heart on our online map , you ’ re saying you appreciate the efforts undertaken daily in the NHS .
To pledge your support , just go to Thanks A Million NHS .
Add your @ @ @ @ @ @ @ map and show your support for the heroes of the NHS .
And please do share the page to encourage others to show their support too .
We also want to hear your stories of NHS Heroes too - it could be something as simple as bringing cakes in for the team or making endless cups of tea to looking after each other 's children when no childcare is available and being available to swap shifts even when caring for people at home .
Please email details of your hero to zoe.chamberlain @ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ them .
You can also read heartwarming stories on in our # BrumKIND campaign Prime Minister Boris Johnson has issued a video message declaring he has been saying “ for weeks and weeks ” that testing is “ how we will unlock the coronavirus puzzle ” .

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A coronavirus testing centre is to be opened at Edbgaston Cricket Ground.
Work is under way to construct the drive-in unit for NHS workers in a car park at the home of Warwickshire Country Cricket Club.
NHS England said the centre, off Pershore Road, would be used to quickly test NHS staff for Covid-19 while they remained in their vehicles.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
The news came after mounting criticism of the lack of testing of NHS workers. Figures for England revealed just 5,000 out of around 500,000 frontline staff had been tested so far.
Images taken on Thursday, April 2 showed work well under way with several white buildings installed.
NHS England said: “The NHS and its staff are working hard and services across the country are putting in place pragmatic and safe measures to respond to the unprecedented global health threat.
“The innovative drive-through at Edgbaston Cricket Ground will ensure staff with symptoms get tested promptly so they can continue caring for patients where possible and also protect themselves, families and patients against the virus.”
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
The news came as Health Secretary Matt Hancock announced plans for 100,000 tests-a-day to be conducted by the end of April.
The new target - announced in the daily Downing Street briefing - includes swab tests, which are already in use, and blood tests, which are yet to be launched.
The number of people with the virus who have died in the UK has risen by 569, taking the total to 2,921 as of 5pm on Wednesday, April 1.
Show your support for our NHS Heroes Please pledge your support for all the amazing NHS staff who are battling the coronavirus crisis on the frontline. At BirminghamLive, we’re proud to be part of the Reach nationwide NHS Heroes campaign, launched to make sure all these incredible people know exactly how much they mean to the nation. We’re asking you to show them love by helping us create a living map of gratitude from every corner of Britain. By dropping a heart on our online map, you’re saying you appreciate the efforts undertaken daily in the NHS. To pledge your support, just go to Thanks A Million NHS. Add your postcode to put a heart on the map and show your support for the heroes of the NHS. And please do share the page to encourage others to show their support too. We also want to hear your stories of NHS Heroes too - it could be something as simple as bringing cakes in for the team or making endless cups of tea to looking after each other's children when no childcare is available and being available to swap shifts even when caring for people at home. Please email details of your hero to zoe.chamberlain@reachplc.com - we'd love to feature them. You can also read heartwarming stories in our #BrumKIND campaign Thank you
Prime Minister Boris Johnson has issued a video message declaring he has been saying “for weeks and weeks” that testing is “how we will unlock the coronavirus puzzle”.


birminghammail--2020-04-02--Police called as 'up to 100 mourners' defy six-person funeral limit

Police were called after reports that up to 100 mourners - including a Birmingham MP - turned up at a city cemetery for a funeral - in defiance of the coronavirus lockdown .
Officers were alerted by worried staff after a large crowd gathered at the gates of Sutton New Hall Cemetery yesterday , Wednesday , April 1 .
Hall Green MP Tahir Ali confirmed he had joined in prayers at at the ceremony and blasted the restrictions limiting funeral numbers .
The number in attendance was understood to have been between 80 and 100 , though most attendees dispersed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Police confirmed it was alerted to reports of a large crowd but officers found 15 mourners in family groups observing social distance rules .
No action was taken .
Cemetery staff raised the alarm after seeing the size of the gathering amid fears about infection risks .
Only six mourners are now permitted at any funeral in the city under Covid-19 restrictions .
Today Mr Ali , elected in December to the safe Labour seat , said he was there to 'observe ' after being contacted by the distressed family , who he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in funeral prayers outside the cemetery and then 'left immediately . '
He said it was one of two funerals he had attended that day - the other with around 20 mourners at a ceremony in Sandwell - as part of moves to gather information to call for a relaxation in funeral rules to help distressed families .
Mr Ali , who is also still a city councillor representing Nechells , said he also intended to attend funerals in Walsall , Dudley and Wolverhampton in the coming days to do more 'observations ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to be allowed to mourn together in the city , as long as they observe social distancing rules .
He said it was otherwise putting large families in the city - many of them Muslim - in a horrendous situation .
In response , the city 's housing and neighbourhoods cabinet member Coun Sharon Thompson , who oversees bereavement services , said : `` We are clear that the fewer people there are at funerals will , we hope , help us see fewer funerals .
`` There are restrictions in place for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ people safe and reduce infection .
`` I appreciate some will not agree but my priority is to keep people safe and save lives .
`` None of this is easy .
It is a very difficult time and we absolutely understand the distress of families affected by loss . ''
One anxious mourner told BirminghamLive they had no idea so many people would be in attendance but they had been urged to attend to pay their respects .
`` We were shocked when we turned up .
There were around 80 or @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Groups of six at a time were going into the cemetery to pay their respects .
It did not feel as if people understood we were in a lockdown . ''
He added that he was surprised to see Mr Ali there , as an MP for the city .
`` I would have thought he would set an example .
It did n't seem right . ''
Mr Ali 's fellow city councillor Majid Mahmood ( Lab , Bromford and Hodge Hill ) is also calling for a relaxation in funeral @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of 20 attendees to be allowed to attend .
He has written to city council leaders calling for the number to be increased - you can read our full story about it here .
Mr Ali today defended his attendance at the gathering , which is in clear contravention of rules around mass gatherings , social isolation and essential travel .
Mr Ali said he was contacted by a family he knew well who asked if there could be any flexibility around numbers allowed at the cemetery , as they had a very @ @ @ @ @ @ @ areas many more people are allowed to attend .
In Luton , Bradford , other councils , more are permitted , up to 20 .
`` Yet here in Birmingham the number is restricted to six .
`` Families are very distressed .
They are already unable to visit their loved ones in hospital and then there are limited numbers at funerals .
`` The limit here ( in Birmingham ) is arbitrary , and for families that is difficult to understand .
`` They hear of different rules in other areas , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He said he had attended two funerals , one in Sandwell and a second one in Sutton , part of Birmingham City Council 's area .
`` In Sandwell around 20 people were allowed to go in ( to the cemetery ) .
They opened the gates , let people inside , cars were allowed to drive in , prayers were observed and people left .
I think if it had been 40 the situation would have been the same .
`` But in Birmingham the restriction is for six .
It seems @ @ @ @ @ @ @ air .
`` I attended ( the funeral in Sutton ) and said prayers .
I left immediately .
I observed what was happening .
`` I wanted to see for myself .
`` I know a grandfather with 15 grandchildren .
If he died how would they decide who could come and who could not ?
`` I also think the rule ( on how many allowed to mourn ) should be made by the government to avoid inconsistency .
`` The council say the restrictions are to avoid interaction , but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there were upwards of 150 people .
There are people on buses and trains , so why not at funerals , as long as distance is observed and people are careful ?
`` The burial could take place with a restricted number of mourners but there should be a way for people to gather to say funeral prayers or pay their respects .
`` Let 's be sensible - some families are large .
Everybody will want to turn up .
We can accommodate that and make sure social distancing is observed .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ He is calling for : * a rise in numbers permitted to gather to pay their respects before the deceased is buried - `` not necessarily at the graveside but at some other location , for example , in a car park , or somewhere like Small Heath Park , where people could gather and stand in marked out places to keep their social distance and pray together , before the hearse goes off to the cemetery . ''
He said he had already approached a business in Alum Rock who had indicated @ @ @ @ @ @ @ such a purpose .
* national guidance on numbers permitted at funerals , adding : `` In the right setting we could allow 30 or 40 to attend . ''
* funeral costs to be waived for families who experience loss due to Covid-19 * better counselling and grief support for families , who were often left feeling abandoned and alone He also pledged to continue to attend funerals in other neighbouring council areas - in Walsall , Dudley and Wolverhampton - to observe how they were conducted , and to continue to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
In a series of Facebook posts , Mr Ali has repeated government guidance about staying home and only making essential trips .
He has also signed a letter calling on Boris Johnson to act more swiftly on the pandemic .
In response , Cllr Thompson said : `` We took advice from officers and public health officials before setting our funeral restrictions , which are shared with our neighbours in Solihull .
The number is limited to six , not to harm families but as a way to reduce risk of infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and equally across the city .
`` We are clear - having fewer people at funerals will , we hope , help us see fewer funerals .
`` We consulted with councillors before announcing our policy and had no feedback at that time .
We are now aware of concerns being raised .
`` We have also been consulting with faith leaders and groups , funeral directors , community groups and councillors constantly through this crisis .
`` Whilst I appreciate that there are variances across local authority areas , each local @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the facilities ( crematoriums and/or cemeteries ) , welfare of staff and ability of those on site to be able to manage funerals , government guidance on social distancing/travel alongside size of the local authority area population and reducing the likelihood of the virus travelling across the population . ''
She added she had spoken with the Birmingham Muslim Burial Council only this morning ( April 2 ) , and they shared the council 's approach to limiting attendance numbers .
A spokesperson said : `` Officers were called to a report of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ funeral in Sutton New Hall Cemetery yesterday ( 1 April ) .
On arrival officers found approximately 15 people socially distanced into family groups , therefore no action was taken . ''

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Police were called after reports that up to 100 mourners - including a Birmingham MP - turned up at a city cemetery for a funeral, in defiance of the coronavirus lockdown.
Officers were alerted by worried staff after a large crowd gathered at the gates of Sutton New Hall Cemetery yesterday, Wednesday, April 1.
Hall Green MP Tahir Ali confirmed he had joined in prayers at at the ceremony and blasted the restrictions limiting funeral numbers.
The number in attendance was understood to have been between 80 and 100, though most attendees dispersed after saying funeral prayers.
West Midlands Police confirmed it was alerted to reports of a large crowd but officers found 15 mourners in family groups observing social distance rules. No action was taken.
Cemetery staff raised the alarm after seeing the size of the gathering amid fears about infection risks.
Only six mourners are now permitted at any funeral in the city under Covid-19 restrictions.
Today Mr Ali, elected in December to the safe Labour seat, said he was there to 'observe' after being contacted by the distressed family, who he knew well.
He said he joined in funeral prayers outside the cemetery and then 'left immediately.'
He said it was one of two funerals he had attended that day - the other with around 20 mourners at a ceremony in Sandwell - as part of moves to gather information to call for a relaxation in funeral rules to help distressed families.
Mr Ali, who is also still a city councillor representing Nechells, said he also intended to attend funerals in Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton in the coming days to do more 'observations'.
(Image: Darren Quinton/Birmingham Live)
He is calling for more people to be allowed to mourn together in the city, as long as they observe social distancing rules. He said it was otherwise putting large families in the city - many of them Muslim - in a horrendous situation.
In response, the city's housing and neighbourhoods cabinet member Coun Sharon Thompson, who oversees bereavement services, said: "We are clear that the fewer people there are at funerals will, we hope, help us see fewer funerals.
"There are restrictions in place for one reason - to try to keep people safe and reduce infection.
"I appreciate some will not agree but my priority is to keep people safe and save lives.
"None of this is easy. It is a very difficult time and we absolutely understand the distress of families affected by loss."
One anxious mourner told BirminghamLive they had no idea so many people would be in attendance but they had been urged to attend to pay their respects. "We were shocked when we turned up. There were around 80 or more people, all stood together.
"Groups of six at a time were going into the cemetery to pay their respects. It did not feel as if people understood we were in a lockdown."
He added that he was surprised to see Mr Ali there, as an MP for the city.
"I would have thought he would set an example. It didn't seem right."
Mr Ali's fellow city councillor Majid Mahmood (Lab, Bromford and Hodge Hill) is also calling for a relaxation in funeral attendance numbers, calling for a maximum of 20 attendees to be allowed to attend.
He has written to city council leaders calling for the number to be increased - you can read our full story about it here.
"Families are distressed"
Mr Ali today defended his attendance at the gathering, which is in clear contravention of rules around mass gatherings, social isolation and essential travel.
Mr Ali said he was contacted by a family he knew well who asked if there could be any flexibility around numbers allowed at the cemetery, as they had a very large family.
"In other council areas many more people are allowed to attend. In Luton, Bradford, other councils, more are permitted, up to 20.
"Yet here in Birmingham the number is restricted to six.
"Families are very distressed. They are already unable to visit their loved ones in hospital and then there are limited numbers at funerals.
"The limit here (in Birmingham) is arbitrary, and for families that is difficult to understand.
"They hear of different rules in other areas, and ask why not here?"
He said he had attended two funerals, one in Sandwell and a second one in Sutton, part of Birmingham City Council's area.
"In Sandwell around 20 people were allowed to go in (to the cemetery). They opened the gates, let people inside, cars were allowed to drive in, prayers were observed and people left. I think if it had been 40 the situation would have been the same.
"But in Birmingham the restriction is for six. It seems like a number plucked out of the air.
"I attended (the funeral in Sutton) and said prayers. I left immediately. I observed what was happening.
"I wanted to see for myself.
"I know a grandfather with 15 grandchildren. If he died how would they decide who could come and who could not?
"I also think the rule (on how many allowed to mourn) should be made by the government to avoid inconsistency.
"The council say the restrictions are to avoid interaction, but yet I called in at Morrisons and there were upwards of 150 people. There are people on buses and trains, so why not at funerals, as long as distance is observed and people are careful?
"The burial could take place with a restricted number of mourners but there should be a way for people to gather to say funeral prayers or pay their respects.
"Let's be sensible - some families are large. Everybody will want to turn up. We can accommodate that and make sure social distancing is observed. We need to apply common sense.
He is calling for:
* a rise in numbers permitted to gather to pay their respects before the deceased is buried - "not necessarily at the graveside but at some other location, for example, in a car park, or somewhere like Small Heath Park, where people could gather and stand in marked out places to keep their social distance and pray together, before the hearse goes off to the cemetery."
He said he had already approached a business in Alum Rock who had indicated their car park could be used for such a purpose.
* national guidance on numbers permitted at funerals, adding: "In the right setting we could allow 30 or 40 to attend."
* funeral costs to be waived for families who experience loss due to Covid-19
* better counselling and grief support for families, who were often left feeling abandoned and alone
He also pledged to continue to attend funerals in other neighbouring council areas - in Walsall, Dudley and Wolverhampton - to observe how they were conducted, and to continue to press for more flexibility for larger families.
In a series of Facebook posts, Mr Ali has repeated government guidance about staying home and only making essential trips. He has also signed a letter calling on Boris Johnson to act more swiftly on the pandemic.
Cllr Sharon Thompson, Birmingham City Council
In response, Cllr Thompson said: "We took advice from officers and public health officials before setting our funeral restrictions, which are shared with our neighbours in Solihull. The number is limited to six, not to harm families but as a way to reduce risk of infection. It applies to cremations and burials, and equally across the city.
"We are clear - having fewer people at funerals will, we hope, help us see fewer funerals.
"We briefed councillors before announcing the change to our policy and had no feedback at that time. We are now aware of concerns being raised.
"We have also been consulting with faith leaders and groups, funeral directors, community groups and councillors constantly through this crisis.
"Whilst I appreciate that there are variances across local authority areas, each local authority will have based their decision on the facilities (crematoriums and/or cemeteries), welfare of staff and ability of those on site to be able to manage funerals, government guidance on social distancing/travel alongside size of the local authority area population and reducing the likelihood of the virus travelling across the population."
She added she had spoken with the Birmingham Muslim Burial Council only this morning (April 2), and they shared the council's approach to limiting attendance numbers.
West Midlands Police
A spokesperson said: "Officers were called to a report of a large crowd of people at a funeral in Sutton New Hall Cemetery yesterday (1 April). On arrival officers found approximately 15 people socially distanced into family groups, therefore no action was taken."


birminghammail--2020-04-02--Leeds United transfer comments will interest Aston Villa

Kalvin Phillips will quit Leeds United despite the midfielder 's recent comments about his future , former Aston Villa striker Kevin Phillips has said .
Phillips was a summer target for Villa after Dean Smith ’ s side secured promotion to the Premier League .
But Villa failed to agree a fee with Leeds – moving on and signing Douglas Luiz and Marvelous Nakamba to boost their options in the middle of the park – and Phillips stayed put .
He has continued to impress in the Championship with links to the likes of Manchester United and Wolves most recently @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer speculation to bed in a recent interview about his career plans , saying : `` I want to spend my career at Leeds ad see the club doing well in the Premier League .
I ’ m just enjoying every minute right now . ''
But ex-Villa Park forward Phillips there is no doubt his 24-year-old namesake will move elsewhere sooner or later .
“ Credit to him saying that but he is still a young lad , '' he told Football Insider .
`` I am not going to say he @ @ @ @ @ @ @ back at the Premier League not many players stay at one club for their whole career .
“ Steven Gerrard springs to mind but it is very rare , especially in today ’ s climate .
“ If they go up and he performs well somebody is going to come in with a huge bid .
If a big club that is challenging for trophies comes in you are going to go .
“ It is nice of him to say that and he is going to because he loves the club but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ he will not be at Leeds for the rest of his career .
I can guarantee that .
”

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Kalvin Phillips will quit Leeds United despite the midfielder's recent comments about his future, former Aston Villa striker Kevin Phillips has said.
Phillips was a summer target for Villa after Dean Smith’s side secured promotion to the Premier League.
But Villa failed to agree a fee with Leeds – moving on and signing Douglas Luiz and Marvelous Nakamba to boost their options in the middle of the park – and Phillips stayed put.
He has continued to impress in the Championship with links to the likes of Manchester United and Wolves most recently.
The midfielder appeared to put the transfer speculation to bed in a recent interview about his career plans, saying: " I want to spend my career at Leeds ad see the club doing well in the Premier League. I’m just enjoying every minute right now."
But ex-Villa Park forward Phillips there is no doubt his 24-year-old namesake will move elsewhere sooner or later.
“Credit to him saying that but he is still a young lad," he told Football Insider. "I am not going to say he will regret it but when you look back at the Premier League not many players stay at one club for their whole career.
“Steven Gerrard springs to mind but it is very rare, especially in today’s climate.
“If they go up and he performs well somebody is going to come in with a huge bid. If a big club that is challenging for trophies comes in you are going to go.
“It is nice of him to say that and he is going to because he loves the club but from my experience if he plays well he will not be at Leeds for the rest of his career. I can guarantee that.”


birminghammail--2020-04-02--Birmingham Chinese community donates £14k of equipment to NHS coronavirus fight

Members of Birmingham 's Chinese community have donated £14,000 of personal protective equipment to NHS staff who are tackling the coronavirus pandemic .
The donation follows a fundraising campaign by the Overseas Chinese Association ( Birmingham ) .
Vital protective wear was sourced with the original aim of sending it to help the people of Wuhan , where the Covid-19 outbreak began .
But as coronavirus spread across the globe including the UK , it was decided to give the equipment to local healthcare professionals in Birmingham instead .
It includes 1,000 coveralls , 2,000 FFP2 face masks and almost @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the outbreak began in China , the Overseas Chinese Association started fundraising and hosted a special gala event attended by West Midlands Mayor Andy Street and several other dignitaries , to fund the much-needed supplies and shipping .
With items sourced from all across the world and ready to ship overseas , they then took advice from the Chinese Embassy and decided that the remaining stock was needed in the UK as much as anywhere in the world .
Association member James Wong , who is also chairman of Southside BID where the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ explained : `` Myself , Tom Li and Wendy Choi from the Overseas Chinese Association started fundraising to show support for the people of Wuhan and to help them through a severe crisis .
`` PPE was in such short supply in Asia so we sourced as much as we could from anywhere we could find it . ''
Mr Wong , who led the initiative including buying all the PPE , explained : `` The pandemic has grown and spread so quickly that it soon became clear that we no longer needed @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that the NHS here in Birmingham would benefit from our supplies .
`` I approached Cllr Ian Ward and he introduced me to Dr Justin Varney , director of public health .
We then delivered several pallets of PPE to the NHS Trust at Lancaster Circus , which included thousands of masks and coveralls .
`` It ’ s important that everyone does what that they can to help the country get through this unique and challenging situation .
`` We ’ re proud that our fundraising will help local people here in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by following Government advice . ''

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Members of Birmingham's Chinese community have donated £14,000 of personal protective equipment to NHS staff who are tackling the coronavirus pandemic.
The donation follows a fundraising campaign by the Overseas Chinese Association (Birmingham).
Vital protective wear was sourced with the original aim of sending it to help the people of Wuhan, where the Covid-19 outbreak began.
(Image: James Wong)
But as coronavirus spread across the globe including the UK, it was decided to give the equipment to local healthcare professionals in Birmingham instead.
It includes 1,000 coveralls, 2,000 FFP2 face masks and almost 2,000 surgical masks.
As soon as the outbreak began in China, the Overseas Chinese Association started fundraising and hosted a special gala event attended by West Midlands Mayor Andy Street and several other dignitaries, to fund the much-needed supplies and shipping.
With items sourced from all across the world and ready to ship overseas, they then took advice from the Chinese Embassy and decided that the stock was needed in the UK as much as anywhere in the world.
Association member James Wong, who is also chairman of Southside BID where the city's Chinese Quarter is located, explained: "Myself, Tom Li and Wendy Choi from the Overseas Chinese Association started fundraising to show support for the people of Wuhan and to help them through a severe crisis.
"PPE was in such short supply in Asia so we sourced as much as we could from anywhere we could find it."
Mr Wong, who led the initiative including buying all the PPE, added: "The pandemic has grown and spread so quickly that it soon became clear that we no longer needed to ship the goods to China and that the NHS here in Birmingham would benefit from our supplies.
"I approached Cllr Ian Ward and he introduced me to Dr Justin Varney, director of public health. We then delivered several pallets of PPE to the NHS Trust at Lancaster Circus, which included thousands of masks and coveralls.
"It’s important that everyone does what that they can to help the country get through this unique and challenging situation.
"We’re proud that our fundraising will help local people here in Birmingham, but everyone can help just by following Government advice."


birminghammail--2020-04-02--Second applause for ALL our critical workers

Residents across the city once again came together for a heartwarming moment of unity to give thanks amid the tragic grip of the coronavirus pandemic .
It was an incredible two minutes as thousands stepped out their doors to clap , bang pots , wolf whistle , cheer , shout - and even launch fireworks in some areas - on Thursday , April 2 .
But this time the mass applause was not just for the frontline NHS staff battling Covid-19 , but for all the critical workers keeping the UK afloat during the lockdown .
As 8pm struck , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ shop staff , delivery drivers , posties , public transport workers , bin men , volunteers and many more of the hard-working individuals became the centre of our well-deserved praise .
After last week 's tear-jerking scenes singling out the incredible work of the NHS in a 'Clap for our Carers ' , there were calls for a similar act of appreciation for the other essential workers we simply could not function without .
And astonishing scenes above from Shirley captured how communities once again came out in force to applaud those giving @ @ @ @ @ @ @ so that we can stay safe at home and beat the virus .
After all , it is down to these brave employees risking their lives - with no masks or protection from the deadly virus - that we can access essential food , drink and medicines .
It is thanks to our dedicated police forces for keeping us safe from crime , all the while enforcing the strict lockdown measures on our roads , on public transport , in our parks and in our streets .
Because of these key workers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , other key workers can access jobs via public transport and we can still send post to one another .
The applause came after it was announced that the UK death toll had risen to 2,921 as 569 more patients died in hospital of the virus .

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Residents across the city once again came together for a heartwarming moment of unity to give thanks amid the tragic grip of the coronavirus pandemic.
It was an incredible two minutes as thousands stepped out their doors to clap, bang pots, wolf whistle, cheer, shout - and even launch fireworks in some areas - on Thursday, April 2.
But this time the mass applause was not just for the frontline NHS staff battling Covid-19, but for all the critical workers keeping the UK afloat during the lockdown.
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As 8pm struck, police, firefighters, pharmacy workers, shop staff, delivery drivers, posties, public transport workers, bin men, volunteers and many more of the hard-working individuals became the centre of our well-deserved praise.
After last week's tear-jerking scenes singling out the incredible work of the NHS in a 'Clap for our Carers', there were calls for a similar act of appreciation for the other essential workers we simply could not function without.
And astonishing scenes above from Shirley captured how communities once again came out in force to applaud those giving their service on the front line - so that we can stay safe at home and beat the virus.
After all, it is down to these brave employees risking their lives - with no masks or protection from the deadly virus - that we can access essential food, drink and medicines.
It is thanks to our dedicated police forces for keeping us safe from crime, all the while enforcing the strict lockdown measures on our roads, on public transport, in our parks and in our streets.
Because of these key workers, our bins are still emptied of rubbish, other key workers can access jobs via public transport and we can still send post to one another.
The applause came after it was announced that the UK death toll had risen to 2,921 as 569 more patients died in hospital of the virus.


birminghammail--2020-04-02--Man pushed into his flat and punched repeatedly

A man was pushed into his own home before being punched repeatedly in an attack in Solihull .
The victim @ @ @ @ @ in Guernsey Drive , Kingshurst just before 6.50pm on Thursday , February 20 .
The @ @ @ @ @ fled the scene .
Solihull police want to trace three men .
An appeal , @ @ @ @ @ read : `` APPEAL | Do you recognise these people ?
`` We ’ re @ @ @ @ @ flat on Guernsey Drive in # Kingshurst # Solihull just before 6.50pm on Thursday 20 @ @ @ @ @ are alleged to have pushed the victim into his flat before punching him repeatedly and @ @ @ @ @ Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at @ @ @ @ @ , or call 101 anytime .
`` Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 @ @ @ @ @ reference 20SH/47082X/20 . ''

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A man was pushed into his own home before being punched repeatedly in an attack in Solihull.
The victim was assaulted at his flat in Guernsey Drive, Kingshurst just before 6.50pm on Thursday, February 20.
The offenders punched him repeatedly and fled the scene.
Solihull police want to trace three men.
An appeal, shared on April 2, read: "APPEAL | Do you recognise these people?
"We’re investigating an assault at a flat on Guernsey Drive in #Kingshurst #Solihull just before 6.50pm on Thursday 20 February.
"The trio are alleged to have pushed the victim into his flat before punching him repeatedly and fleeing the scene.
"Enquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime.
"Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote crime reference 20SH/47082X/20."


birminghammail--2020-04-02--Aston Villa ready to seal 'major' Maxime Lopez transfer - reports

Aston Villa are being linked with Marseille midfielder Maxime Lopez .
The 22-year-old is expected to be on the move @ @ @ @ @ with talks over a new contract at the Ligue 1 side having stalled .
Lopez @ @ @ @ @ summer and he could be available for a cut-price fee with Marseille looking to raise @ @ @ @ @ Play concerns .
Sevilla have been heavily linked with the midfielder but Estadio Deportivo in @ @ @ @ @ ) reports that Villa are also interested .
They report Villa - and Premier League @ @ @ @ @ are ready to sanction a 'major expenditure ' in order to secure Lopez 's signature @ @ @ @ @ league appearances under former Tottenham boss Andre Villa-Boas this season , but only 13 have @ @ @ @ @ Sevilla 's interest in a recent interview , saying : `` There have been contacts @ @ @ @ @ not lie . ''
Spurs are also said to be admirers of the £10m-rated Marseille @ @ @ @ @ a former France under-21 international .

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Aston Villa are being linked with Marseille midfielder Maxime Lopez.
The 22-year-old is expected to be on the move when the transfer window opens with talks over a new contract at the Ligue 1 side having stalled.
Lopez's current deal expires next summer and he could be available for a cut-price fee with Marseille looking to raise money amid long-running Financial Fair Play concerns.
Sevilla have been heavily linked with the midfielder but Estadio Deportivo in Spain (via Sport Witness) reports that Villa are also interested.
They report Villa - and Premier League rivals West Ham United - are ready to sanction a 'major expenditure' in order to secure Lopez's signature.
He has made 23 league appearances under former Tottenham boss Andre Villa-Boas this season, but only 13 have been starts.
Lopez confirmed Sevilla's interest in a recent interview, saying: "There have been contacts with Sevilla, I will not lie."
Spurs are also said to be admirers of the £10m-rated Marseille academy product, who is a former France under-21 international.


birminghammail--2020-04-02--Top cop 'stable' in hospital coronavirus battle

A senior West Midlands Police officer left on a ventilator in intensive care is in a stable condition as he fights coronavirus .
Chief Supt Phil Dolby , from West Midlands Police , appeared to be responding to treatment after spending the week in hospital .
His anguished family previously asked for prayers after he was placed on a ventilator .
In an update on Thursday afternoon , April 2 , the force 's firearms operations unit said Mr Dolby 's condition had “ stabilised ” and thanked the ‘ awesome ’ medical staff looking after him .
The unit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ on a ventilator & in the ITU .
He has stabilised which is a huge positive & the @ NHSuk staff are simply awesome .
“ His family are aware of all your kind messages & send their sincere thanks # StayHomeSaveLives.
” The update was met with a flurry of relieved messages from his colleagues , friends and the public , wishing him a speedy recovery .
Ops Support Unit said : “ Thank you for the update , we were only asking earlier this afternoon when we had a chat with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ saying we ’ re all rooting for him , the very best wishes to his family at this difficult time.
” Clariecakes posted : “ I keep checking in to see if any positive updates .
“ Rooting for you boss , thoughts to all affected and special thanks and praise as always to our heroic @ NHSuk.
” James tweeted : “ Update is much appreciated guys and gals .
Our love , prayers and thoughts remain with Phil , his family and all of you.
” Gee Vuitton said : “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ next tweet will inform us of an improvement in his condition .
Hope you and your colleagues are all staying safe.
” LESLEY ... RGN/RSCN posted : “ Wonderful news Team ...
Thoughts as always with all involved Folded hands .
Sending lots more Positivity.
” Charlie Tango wrote : “ Thoughts with Mr Dolby and his family .
Stay strong sir .
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A senior West Midlands Police officer left on a ventilator in intensive care is in a stable condition as he fights coronavirus.
Chief Supt Phil Dolby, from West Midlands Police, appeared to be responding to treatment after spending the week in hospital.
His anguished family previously asked for prayers after he was placed on a ventilator.
In an update on Thursday afternoon, April 2, the force's firearms operations unit said Mr Dolby's condition had “stabilised” and thanked the ‘awesome’ medical staff looking after him.
The unit tweeted: “He’s still on a ventilator & in the ITU. He has stabilised which is a huge positive & the @NHSuk staff are simply awesome.
“His family are aware of all your kind messages & send their sincere thanks #StayHomeSaveLives.”
The update was met with a flurry of relieved messages from his colleagues, friends and the public, wishing him a speedy recovery.
Ops Support Unit said: “Thank you for the update, we were only asking earlier this afternoon when we had a chat with the Supt.
“It goes without saying we’re all rooting for him, the very best wishes to his family at this difficult time.”
Clariecakes posted: “I keep checking in to see if any positive updates.
“Rooting for you boss, thoughts to all affected and special thanks and praise as always to our heroic @NHSuk.”
James tweeted: “Update is much appreciated guys and gals. Our love, prayers and thoughts remain with Phil, his family and all of you.”
Gee Vuitton said: “Glad he has stabilised, hoping your next tweet will inform us of an improvement in his condition. Hope you and your colleagues are all staying safe.”
LESLEY... RGN/RSCN posted: “Wonderful news Team...Thoughts as always with all involved Folded hands. Sending lots more Positivity.”
Charlie Tango wrote: “Thoughts with Mr Dolby and his family. Stay strong sir.”


birminghammail--2020-04-02--Top football stars 'should take a pay cut in coronavirus crisis,'

Health Secretary Matt Hancock has called on Premier League footballers to `` take a pay cut '' - so that club staff earning much less are n't forced to lose part of their income .
He was asked about football clubs who have furloughed staff , which means asking them to take a leave of absence .
Workers in this position are often told to expect only 80 % of their normal salary , subsidised by the government .
At the same time , players on massive salaries are still receiving full pay .
Speaking at Downing Street 's daily @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : `` I think that everybody needs to play their part in this national effort and that means Premier League footballers too .
`` Given the sacrifices that many people are making , including some of my colleagues in the NHS who have made the ultimate sacrifice of going into work and have caught the disease and have sadly died , I think the first thing that Premier League footballers can do is make a contribution , take a pay cut and play their part . ''
The Commons Digital , Culture @ @ @ @ @ @ @ by Solihull MP Julian Knight , has led criticism of some major football clubs .
A PFA spokesman said : `` We understand the severity of the situation and the challenges that clubs from all divisions face .
We have requested , via the leagues , that clubs provide us with information about their financial position , so that we can make informed decisions for the future – both immediate and long-term .
`` While we have a remit to protect our members , throughout our history , we have also done our @ @ @ @ @ @ @ There are a large number of clubs within English football who would simply no longer exist without the PFA ’ s support .
We have often been the organisation to pick up the pieces when clubs hit financial difficulty .
`` We fully accept that players will have to be flexible and share the financial burden of the COVID-19 outbreak in order to secure the long-term future of their own club and indeed the wider game .
Our advice going out to players at this point reflects that expectation .
`` In addition @ @ @ @ @ @ @ contribute financially to any solutions agreed upon . ''
The call came as the Government outlined plans to test 100,000 people a day for coronavirus by the end of April .
The ramping up of tests covered both swab tests for people and staff in hospital - and blood tests at home to discover whether people may have already had the virus and are now immune .
Mr Hancock said the UK lacked a large diagnostics industry so was having to build from a `` lower base '' than the likes of Germany @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for coronavirus .
He said a country-wide shortage of swabs had been `` resolved '' but that there remained a `` global challenge '' around sourcing the reagent chemicals needed for the tests .
He announced that , through a `` five pillar '' plan on testing , the UK was looking to carry out 100,000 tests per day by the end of April .

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Health Secretary Matt Hancock has called on Premier League footballers to "take a pay cut" - so that club staff earning much less aren't forced to lose part of their income.
He was asked about football clubs who have furloughed staff, which means asking them to take a leave of absence. Workers in this position are often told to expect only 80% of their normal salary, subsidised by the government. At the same time, players on massive salaries are still receiving full pay.
Speaking at Downing Street's daily press conference on Thursday, Mr Hancock said: "I think that everybody needs to play their part in this national effort and that means Premier League footballers too.
"Given the sacrifices that many people are making, including some of my colleagues in the NHS who have made the ultimate sacrifice of going into work and have caught the disease and have sadly died, I think the first thing that Premier League footballers can do is make a contribution, take a pay cut and play their part."
The Commons Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Committee, chaired by Solihull MP Julian Knight, has led criticism of some major football clubs.
A PFA spokesman said: "We understand the severity of the situation and the challenges that clubs from all divisions face. We have requested, via the leagues, that clubs provide us with information about their financial position, so that we can make informed decisions for the future – both immediate and long-term.
"While we have a remit to protect our members, throughout our history, we have also done our utmost to protect the wider game. There are a large number of clubs within English football who would simply no longer exist without the PFA’s support. We have often been the organisation to pick up the pieces when clubs hit financial difficulty.
"We fully accept that players will have to be flexible and share the financial burden of the COVID-19 outbreak in order to secure the long-term future of their own club and indeed the wider game. Our advice going out to players at this point reflects that expectation.
"In addition, the PFA is also expecting to contribute financially to any solutions agreed upon."
The call came as the Government outlined plans to test 100,000 people a day for coronavirus by the end of April.
The ramping up of tests covered both swab tests for people and staff in hospital - and blood tests at home to discover whether people may have already had the virus and are now immune.
Mr Hancock said the UK lacked a large diagnostics industry so was having to build from a "lower base" than the likes of Germany, which is testing at greater levels for coronavirus.
He said a country-wide shortage of swabs had been "resolved" but that there remained a "global challenge" around sourcing the reagent chemicals needed for the tests.
He announced that, through a "five pillar" plan on testing, the UK was looking to carry out 100,000 tests per day by the end of April.


birminghammail--2020-04-02--Mum's emotional plea to find killer of teen stabbed at Coventry petrol station

Police today named the teenager who was murdered in Coventry earlier this week as his family appealed for information .
Pavandeep Daudher , aged 19 , from the Holbrooks area of the city , was found with a stab wound to his leg at the BP petrol station in Lockhurst Lane just after 11pm on Tuesday , March 31 .
He sadly died shortly after midnight on Wednesday April 1 .
Today his mother Amarjit Kaur made an emotional appeal for information to help find her son 's killer .
She said : `` Someone has taken the life of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ anyone else to have to go through the pain that we are now going through .
`` So if anyone does know anything about what happened to my son please come forward - please contact police as soon as possible . ''
Det Insp Stuart Mobberley of force CID , said : `` Our sympathies remain with Pavandeep 's family as they try to come to terms with this horrifying crime .
`` They are continuing to be supported by our specially trained officers at this difficult time and we are doing all @ @ @ @ @ @ @ . ''
Anyone with information can contact officers via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Please quote crime reference number 20CV/80609C/20 .
The murder is being linked to an assault in a car in nearby Princess Street at the junction with Station Street .
The petrol station was cordoned off after the incident , with two blue tents erected in the forecourt of the garage in Foleshill .

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Police today named the teenager who was murdered in Coventry earlier this week as his family appealed for information.
Pavandeep Daudher, aged 19, from the Holbrooks area of the city, was found with a stab wound to his leg at the BP petrol station in Lockhurst Lane just after 11pm on Tuesday, March 31.
He sadly died shortly after midnight on Wednesday April 1.
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Today his mother Amarjit Kaur made an emotional appeal for information to help find her son's killer.
She said: "Someone has taken the life of my son and I don't want anyone else to have to go through the pain that we are now going through.
"So if anyone does know anything about what happened to my son please come forward - please contact police as soon as possible."
Det Insp Stuart Mobberley of force CID, said: "Our sympathies remain with Pavandeep's family as they try to come to terms with this horrifying crime.
"They are continuing to be supported by our specially trained officers at this difficult time and we are doing all we can to find whoever is responsible."
Anyone with information can contact officers via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote crime reference number 20CV/80609C/20.
The murder is being linked to an assault in a car in nearby Princess Street at the junction with Station Street.
The petrol station was cordoned off after the incident, with two blue tents erected in the forecourt of the garage in Foleshill.


birminghammail--2020-04-02--Teen brutally attacked by strangers in 'case of mistaken identity'

A teenager is seeking justice after he was attacked and robbed in front of his girlfriend in Dudley .
The young couple - who do not want to be named - were walking in Overfield Road , Russells Hall , when a car pulled up alongside them on Monday night , March 30 .
He said two thugs got out of the car and battered the 19-year-old , before stealing his phone and cash .
The teen believes the attack may have been a case of mistaken identity .
Speaking to Black County Live , the victim said : `` @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a car went past us .
`` It turned around and pulled over , the driver and the passenger got out and then the driver shouted to me : 'So that you ?
Yeah you p**** ' .
`` I said to him : 'What me ? '
He then started coming towards me so I started running but he caught up with me , he punched and kicked me in the head while I was on the floor .
`` My girlfriend tried to stop the passenger , but he pushed her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ me and started kicking me with his friend .
`` They then both started going through my pockets .
They took my money and my phone .
Then they ran off back to the car and drove off .
`` My girlfriend called the police and we hid behind the car until the police came , just in case the car came back .
`` The police took us home to get a report and then took me to the hospital where I had to have four stitches on the inside of my @ @ @ @ @ @ @ victim said he was scares him but was focused on finding the culprits .
Talking about what was going through his mind during the incident , he said : `` I was scared and just thought about protecting my head .
More than anything I felt innocent . ''
The victim 's girlfriend , who is also 19 , said : `` I was scared , I froze .
I was just praying they didn ’ t have any weapons .
`` I ’ ve never seen anything like it . ''
A @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` We 're investigating after a man was assaulted during a street robbery in Overfield Road , Dudley , on Monday ( March 30 ) .
`` The 19-year-old was taken to hospital with facial injuries after being punched and kicked by two men at around 8.45pm .
`` The robbers took an iPhone and cash before fleeing in a grey coloured hatchback-type vehicle .
`` Enquiries are under way and anyone with information can contact us via our online Live Chat or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 .
Quote 20DY/79821X/20 .
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A teenager is seeking justice after he was attacked and robbed in front of his girlfriend in Dudley.
The young couple - who do not want to be named - were walking in Overfield Road, Russells Hall, when a car pulled up alongside them on Monday night, March 30.
He said two thugs got out of the car and battered the 19-year-old, before stealing his phone and cash.
The teen believes the attack may have been a case of mistaken identity.
Speaking to Black County Live, the victim said: "We were walking to the shop and a car went past us.
"It turned around and pulled over, the driver and the passenger got out and then the driver shouted to me: 'So that you? Yeah you p****'.
"I said to him: 'What me?' He then started coming towards me so I started running but he caught up with me, he punched and kicked me in the head while I was on the floor.
"My girlfriend tried to stop the passenger, but he pushed her out the way and came over to me and started kicking me with his friend.
"They then both started going through my pockets. They took my money and my phone. Then they ran off back to the car and drove off.
"My girlfriend called the police and we hid behind the car until the police came, just in case the car came back.
"The police took us home to get a report and then took me to the hospital where I had to have four stitches on the inside of my mouth and my lip glued.
The victim said he was scares him but was focused on finding the culprits. Talking about what was going through his mind during the incident, he said: "I was scared and just thought about protecting my head. More than anything I felt innocent."
The victim's girlfriend, who is also 19, said: "I was scared, I froze. I was just praying they didn’t have any weapons.
"I’ve never seen anything like it."
A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "We're investigating after a man was assaulted during a street robbery in Overfield Road, Dudley, on Monday (March 30).
"The 19-year-old was taken to hospital with facial injuries after being punched and kicked by two men at around 8.45pm.
"The robbers took an iPhone and cash before fleeing in a grey coloured hatchback-type vehicle.
"Enquiries are under way and anyone with information can contact us via our online Live Chat or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Quote 20DY/79821X/20."