birminghammail--2020-09-27--Celtic U-turn could offer Aston Villa huge Edouard transfer boost

Aston Villa have been linked with Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard during the summer transfer window .
The French forward , 22 , has enjoyed a prolific spell with Celtic since joining them from PSG , initially on loan , in 2017 .
He has scored 45 goals in 80 league outings for the Scottish Premiership champions , including four strikes in six games this season .
Villa 's interest in Edouard emerged earlier in the summer and he continues to be linked with a move to the Premier League ahead of the October 5 transfer deadline .
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But The Sun reports The Hoops could be about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ transfer .
The newspaper is reporting on Sunday that Edouard could be 'put on the market ' ahead of the deadline if he does n't commit his future to the club .
He has two years left to run on the four-year contract he signed when his stay from PSG was made permanent in 2018 .
Lennon gave an update on Edouard 's situation earlier last week after he was left on the bench for the 3-2 victory over Livingston .
He said : “ We do not want to sell .
We @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in him .
I am hoping that by the end of the window he will still be a Celtic player .
“ He ’ s a great kid , his attitude has been absolutely fine .
He is not causing any problems behind the scenes as far as I ’ m aware .
“ He was honest enough to say he wasn ’ t fit enough to start and I have to take his word on that .
Odsonne is not for sale .
A lot of this is rumbling on behind the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at the minute .
“ The club will do what the club does best for the club and we ’ ll act accordingly if and when any scenario comes up like we always do .
“ Of course , we have a contingency if something outrageous happened .
We have a number of options but we don ’ t want that scenario to develop .
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Aston Villa have been linked with Celtic striker Odsonne Edouard during the summer transfer window.
The French forward, 22, has enjoyed a prolific spell with Celtic since joining them from PSG, initially on loan, in 2017.
He has scored 45 goals in 80 league outings for the Scottish Premiership champions, including four strikes in six games this season.
Villa's interest in Edouard emerged earlier in the summer and he continues to be linked with a move to the Premier League ahead of the October 5 transfer deadline.
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Celtic were thought to have placed a £40million asking price on Edouard to deter his suitors.
But The Sun reports The Hoops could be about to change their stance on a potential transfer.
The newspaper is reporting on Sunday that Edouard could be 'put on the market' ahead of the deadline if he doesn't commit his future to the club.
He has two years left to run on the four-year contract he signed when his stay from PSG was made permanent in 2018.
Lennon gave an update on Edouard's situation earlier last week after he was left on the bench for the 3-2 victory over Livingston. He said: “We do not want to sell. We have had no bids or confirmed interest in him. I am hoping that by the end of the window he will still be a Celtic player.
“He’s a great kid, his attitude has been absolutely fine. He is not causing any problems behind the scenes as far as I’m aware.
“He was honest enough to say he wasn’t fit enough to start and I have to take his word on that. Odsonne is not for sale. A lot of this is rumbling on behind the scene and it’s just speculation at the minute.
“The club will do what the club does best for the club and we’ll act accordingly if and when any scenario comes up like we always do.
“Of course, we have a contingency if something outrageous happened. We have a number of options but we don’t want that scenario to develop.”


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Nelson Semedo starts as Marcal and Podence miss out for Wolves

Nelson Semedo has been thrown straight into Wolverhampton Wanderers ’ starting XI for tonight ’ s Premier League clash with @ @ @ @ @ 26 , joined earlier this week from FC Barcelona and has only had a small @ @ @ @ @ his new teammates .
But Nuno Espirito Santo has decided to give the Portugal international @ @ @ @ @ an initial £27.6million - a swift debut at the London Stadium .
Semedo ’ s @ @ @ @ @ move further forward after playing in Wolves ’ first two league games at right wing-back @ @ @ @ @ and Pedro Neto in attack with Daniel Podence missing from the squad .
Ruben Vinagre @ @ @ @ @ start of the season after Brazilian left-back Marcal was ruled out with a calf injury @

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Nelson Semedo has been thrown straight into Wolverhampton Wanderers’ starting XI for tonight’s Premier League clash with West Ham.
Semedo, 26, joined earlier this week from FC Barcelona and has only had a small number of training sessions with his new teammates.
But Nuno Espirito Santo has decided to give the Portugal international - who cost the club an initial £27.6million - a swift debut at the London Stadium.
Semedo’s introduction means Adama Traore can move further forward after playing in Wolves’ first two league games at right wing-back.
He joins Raul Jimenez and Pedro Neto in attack with Daniel Podence missing from the squad.
Ruben Vinagre makes his first Premier League start of the season after Brazilian left-back Marcal was ruled out with a calf injury.
Wolves (3-4-3): Patricio; Boly, Coady, Saiss; Semedo, Neves, Moutinho, Vinagre; Traore, Jimenez, Neto
Subs: Ruddy, Kilman, Hoever, Dendoncker, Vitinha, Silva, Shabani


birminghammail--2020-09-27--West Brom fans left fuming after Tottenham vs Newcastle VAR call

West Bromwich Albion fans are fuming after another Video Assistant Referee controversy in the Premier League .
Baggies fans saw Slaven Bilic 's side side pick up their first point of the new campaign in a pulsating 3-3 draw against Chelsea at The Hawthorns on Saturday .
Goals from Callum Robinson ( x2 ) and Kyle Bartley had the hosts in a commanding position at half-time and on course to record a resounding victory .
But Chelsea came roaring back in the second half and snatched a stoppage time equaliser through Tammy Abraham after strikes from Mason Mount and Callum @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ?
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Google Play Store and App Store There was controversy , however , over the nature of Abraham 's late goal when replays @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ball in the build up to it .
The goal was referred to the VAR at Stockley Park but was allowed to stand because rules now state a handball has to be in the `` immediate build up ' to a goal to be punished .
On this occasion , the ball was cleared to the edge of the box before it came to Abraham to finish past Sam Johnstone .
And Albion wounds were re-opened on Sunday during a handball dispute in the clash between Tottenham and Newcastle United which saw Eric @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to take all three points after Lucas Moura ’ s first-half goal but Newcastle bagged a late equaliser from the penalty spot in added time .
The ball deflected off Dier 's arm as he jumped for a header inside the box and although the England international could do little about it , a spot-kick was awarded by referee Peter Bankes after a lengthy VAR review .
Callum Wilson stepped up to earn a point for Steve Bruce 's side in the 97th minute .
The decision left Albion fans furious with some @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of the pitch .
Here 's a selection of posts on social media : Nathan : So Palace and Spurs concede pens from totally accidental handballs , nothing defenders can do about them but Havertz is not a handball ?
Jason Wheeler : So if a defensive player unintentionally handles the ball it ’ s given r.e Newcastle penalty but an attacking player does exactly that re Chelsea ’ s equaliser yesterday , it ’ s good to go !
Who makes these rules up , Mickey Mouse ?
What a joke .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ will mind getting relegated from the Premier League , referees and VAR is some of the things I wo n't miss .
Baggies Breakdown : Where was this outrage from all the media when it happened to West Brom ?
Absolute joke .
Steve MacKenzie : Because it ’ s Spurs , Twitter has gone into meltdown , where was the national meltdown yesterday when the system screwed little old West Brom over ?
Lee Cotterillic : So basically if you handled the ball after watching it come towards you for 20 yards @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it hits you on your arm and you 're facing the other way and have n't got a clue where it is , it ’ s a penalty , yeah ?
What a load of rubbish .
Jordan : Utter joke , If you implement a new rule make sure it has some consistency .
# wba last night and now this .
Rachel Catherine : Where ’ s the consistency ?
If you ’ re gon na change the rules , at least let them make sense .

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West Bromwich Albion fans are fuming after another Video Assistant Referee controversy in the Premier League.
Baggies fans saw Slaven Bilic's side side pick up their first point of the new campaign in a pulsating 3-3 draw against Chelsea at The Hawthorns on Saturday.
Goals from Callum Robinson (x2) and Kyle Bartley had the hosts in a commanding position at half-time and on course to record a resounding victory.
But Chelsea came roaring back in the second half and snatched a stoppage time equaliser through Tammy Abraham after strikes from Mason Mount and Callum Hudson-Odoi.
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There was controversy, however, over the nature of Abraham's late goal when replays showed Kai Havertz appeared to handle the ball in the build up to it.
The goal was referred to the VAR at Stockley Park but was allowed to stand because rules now state a handball has to be in the ''immediate build up' to a goal to be punished.
On this occasion, the ball was cleared to the edge of the box before it came to Abraham to finish past Sam Johnstone.
And Albion wounds were re-opened on Sunday during a handball dispute in the clash between Tottenham and Newcastle United which saw Eric Dier punished.
Spurs were on course to take all three points after Lucas Moura’s first-half goal but Newcastle bagged a late equaliser from the penalty spot in added time.
The ball deflected off Dier's arm as he jumped for a header inside the box and although the England international could do little about it, a spot-kick was awarded by referee Peter Bankes after a lengthy VAR review.
Callum Wilson stepped up to earn a point for Steve Bruce's side in the 97th minute.
The decision left Albion fans furious with some questioning which rules applies to which area of the pitch. Here's a selection of posts on social media:
Nathan: So Palace and Spurs concede pens from totally accidental handballs, nothing defenders can do about them but Havertz is not a handball?
Jason Wheeler: So if a defensive player unintentionally handles the ball it’s given r.e Newcastle penalty but an attacking player does exactly that re Chelsea’s equaliser yesterday, it’s good to go! Who makes these rules up, Mickey Mouse? What a joke.
StonkyOrion: I don't think I will mind getting relegated from the Premier League, referees and VAR is some of the things I won't miss.
Baggies Breakdown: Where was this outrage from all the media when it happened to West Brom? Absolute joke.
Steve MacKenzie: Because it’s Spurs, Twitter has gone into meltdown, where was the national meltdown yesterday when the system screwed little old West Brom over?
Lee Cotterillic: So basically if you handled the ball after watching it come towards you for 20 yards it doesn’t count but if it hits you on your arm and you're facing the other way and haven't got a clue where it is, it’s a penalty, yeah? What a load of rubbish.
Jordan: Utter joke, If you implement a new rule make sure it has some consistency. #wba last night and now this.
Rachel Catherine: Where’s the consistency? If you’re gonna change the rules, at least let them make sense.


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Stabbing sparked by flare-up with 'cars and men on foot'

The stabbing of a teenager in a Sutton Coldfield street happened after trouble involving `` people in cars and pedestrians '' , police have said .
An 18-year-old was knifed near Foley Road East following trouble involving the occupants of three cars and two other men on foot around Northside Drive just before 1pm on Saturday , September 26 .
West Midlands Police said on Saturday that a teenager had turned up at hospital with stab wounds after trouble - potentially linked to the attack - in the nearby Manor Road and Icknield Close area .
Residents in Icknield Close @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a number of vehicles in the small cul-de-sac , with attention seemingly centred around a silver Peugeot .
An ambulance was also said to have attended , according to a nearby resident .
A witness told Birmingham Live : “ Someone was stabbed in a car and there were then three cars deliberately trying to drive at the person who carried out the stabbing .
“ One car missed him but hit a wall in Manor Road.
” One resident in the street , posting on Facebook , said : “ They ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the car was abandoned outside my house.
” A spokesman for West Midlands Police said : “ We 're continuing our enquiries into a stabbing in Streetly around 12.50pm on Saturday , September 26 .
“ Following enquiries we believe there was initial disorder involving the occupants of three cars and two other men on foot around Northside Drive .
“ We believe it led to the stabbing of an 18-year-old man near Foley Road East .
He was taken to hospital with stab wounds which were not serious .
“ Enquiries are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are ongoing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat , or by calling 101 .
Quote log 1830 of 26 September .
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The stabbing of a teenager in a Sutton Coldfield street happened after trouble involving "people in cars and pedestrians", police have said.
An 18-year-old was knifed near Foley Road East following trouble involving the occupants of three cars and two other men on foot around Northside Drive just before 1pm on Saturday, September 26.
West Midlands Police said on Saturday that a teenager had turned up at hospital with stab wounds after trouble - potentially linked to the attack - in the nearby Manor Road and Icknield Close area.
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Residents in Icknield Close witnessed armed police, police dogs and a number of vehicles in the small cul-de-sac, with attention seemingly centred around a silver Peugeot.
An ambulance was also said to have attended, according to a nearby resident.
A witness told Birmingham Live: “Someone was stabbed in a car and there were then three cars deliberately trying to drive at the person who carried out the stabbing.
“One car missed him but hit a wall in Manor Road.”
One resident in the street, posting on Facebook, said: “They’ve kicked in my back gate as the car was abandoned outside my house.”
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “We're continuing our enquiries into a stabbing in Streetly around 12.50pm on Saturday, September 26.
“Following enquiries we believe there was initial disorder involving the occupants of three cars and two other men on foot around Northside Drive.
“We believe it led to the stabbing of an 18-year-old man near Foley Road East. He was taken to hospital with stab wounds which were not serious.
“Enquiries are the circumstances, vehicles and people involved are ongoing and anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat, or by calling 101. Quote log 1830 of 26 September.”


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Coronavirus £500 self-isolation payments start on Monday - this is how to apply

Around four million hard-up workers can apply for a £500 payment if they have to self-isolate .
The payment comes into force on Monday , at the same time as new £10,000 fines for people who flout two-week self-isolation rules .
The new cash payment is intended to make it easier for low-wage workers who can not afford to self-isolate for up to 14 days .
However , only those who have been instructed to self-isolate by the NHS Test and Trace programme is eligible , reports MirrorOnline .
This is how it works and who can apply for assistance @ @ @ @ @ @ @ £500 payment Around four million people in England will be eligible - both on benefits and in work .
It can be claimed by those receiving Universal Credit , Working Tax Credit , income-based Employment and Support Allowance , income-based Jobseeker ’ s Allowance , Income Support , Housing Benefit and/or Pension Credit .
Applicants must be employed or self-employed and unable to work from home - losing income as a result .
They must have been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace , either if for testing positive for coronavirus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ positive case .
Those who have not tested positive for Covid-19 will not qualify - even if they have symptoms .
This is when the claim is paid The payments will be available to anyone who starts to self-isolate from September 28 onwards .
But the actual system is not expected to be operating until October 12 .
Anyone who starts to self-isolate from September 28 should receive a backdated payment from their local authority after the scheme takes effect .
This is how to apply Applicants will need to phone or apply @ @ @ @ @ @ @ supporting evidence .
Councils will deliver the payments and administer the system , according to the government .
The government says councils will have their costs reimbursed .
Applicants need to produce four pieces of evidence to apply : • A notification from Test and Trace asking you to self-isolate ( including a Unique ID number ) • Confirmation from your employer that you are unable to work from home - or if you are self-employed , evidence of self-assessment returns for example .
Where to get help if you 're struggling You @ @ @ @ @ @ @ if you 're struggling with your mental health .
Here are some groups you can contact when you need help : Childline : Phone 0800 1111 .
Calls are free and wo n't show up on your bill Depression Alliance : A charity for people with depression .
No helpline but offers useful resources and links to other information on its website Students Against Depression : A website for students who are depressed , have low mood , or are suicidal .
Click here to visit Bullying UK : A website for both @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Click here Campaign Against Living Miserably ( CALM ) : For young men who are feeling unhappy .
Has a website here and a helpline : 0800 58 58 58 Will it cancel benefits or sick pay ?
The government insists people will receive the £500 payment on top of any Statutory Sick Pay or benefits .
Statutory Sick Pay is worth £95.85 a week for people in employment who earn more than £120 a week , are forced into isolation , and ca n't work from home .
Is it available across @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is only available to claimants from England .
But No10 claims it is engaging with the devolved governments to `` explore opportunities for a UK-wide scheme . ''
However , there are no promises or dates .
Fines will initially start at £1,000 for people who breach self-isolation , for instance , to go to the shops .
They will rise to £10,000 for repeat offenders and for `` the most egregious breaches '' .
This includes people who stop other people from self-isolating , such an employer who requires a staff member @ @ @ @ @ @ @ an order .

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Around four million hard-up workers can apply for a £500 payment if they have to self-isolate.
The payment comes into force on Monday, at the same time as new £10,000 fines for people who flout two-week self-isolation rules.
The new cash payment is intended to make it easier for low-wage workers who cannot afford to self-isolate for up to 14 days.
However, only those who have been instructed to self-isolate by the NHS Test and Trace programme is eligible, reports MirrorOnline.
This is how it works and who can apply for assistance.
This is who can claim the £500 payment
Around four million people in England will be eligible - both on benefits and in work. It can be claimed by those receiving Universal Credit, Working Tax Credit, income-based Employment and Support Allowance, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, Income Support, Housing Benefit and/or Pension Credit.
Applicants must be employed or self-employed and unable to work from home - losing income as a result.
They must have been told to self-isolate by NHS Test and Trace, either if for testing positive for coronavirus or as a close contact of a positive case.
Those who have not tested positive for Covid-19 will not qualify - even if they have symptoms.
This is when the claim is paid
The payments will be available to anyone who starts to self-isolate from September 28 onwards.
But the actual system is not expected to be operating until October 12.
Anyone who starts to self-isolate from September 28 should receive a backdated payment from their local authority after the scheme takes effect.
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This is how to apply
Applicants will need to phone or apply online to a local council and submit supporting evidence.
Councils will deliver the payments and administer the system, according to the government.
The government says councils will have their costs reimbursed.
Evidence needed to support a claim
Applicants need to produce four pieces of evidence to apply:
A notification from Test and Trace asking you to self-isolate (including a Unique ID number)
asking you to self-isolate (including a Unique ID number) A bank statement
Proof of employment
Confirmation from your employer that you are unable to work from home - or if you are self-employed, evidence of self-assessment returns for example.
Where to get help if you're struggling You don't have to suffer in silence if you're struggling with your mental health. Here are some groups you can contact when you need help: Samaritans: Phone 116 123, 24 hours a day, or email jo@samaritans.org, in confidence Childline: Phone 0800 1111. Calls are free and won't show up on your bill PAPYRUS: A voluntary organisation supporting suicidal teens and young adults. Phone 0800 068 4141 Depression Alliance: A charity for people with depression. No helpline but offers useful resources and links to other information on its website Students Against Depression: A website for students who are depressed, have low mood, or are suicidal. Click here to visit Bullying UK: A website for both children and adults affected by bullying. Click here Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM): For young men who are feeling unhappy. Has a website here and a helpline: 0800 58 58 58
Will it cancel benefits or sick pay?
The government insists people will receive the £500 payment on top of any Statutory Sick Pay or benefits.
Statutory Sick Pay is worth £95.85 a week for people in employment who earn more than £120 a week, are forced into isolation, and can't work from home.
Is it available across the UK?
Currently, the benefit is only available to claimants from England. But No10 claims it is engaging with the devolved governments to "explore opportunities for a UK-wide scheme."
However, there are no promises or dates.
Fines will be implemented
Fines will initially start at £1,000 for people who breach self-isolation, for instance, to go to the shops.
They will rise to £10,000 for repeat offenders and for "the most egregious breaches".
This includes people who stop other people from self-isolating, such an employer who requires a staff member to come into work in violation of an order.


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Aston Villa 'make £9m bid' for Copenhagen defender Victor Nelsson

Aston Villa have reportedly set their sights on Denmark under-21 captain Victor Nelsson in the final stages of the summer transfer window .
Villa have brought in four new signings so far with Matty Cash , Ollie Watkins , Emiliano Martinez and Bertrand Traore joining Dean Smith 's squad on permanent deals .
Further business is a distinct possibility and Smith revealed sporting director Johan Lange 'has got his finger on the pulse ' ahead of the deadline on October 5 .
`` We ’ re always looking in the market , we ’ re probably one short in the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ll keep looking at that , '' the head coach said this week .
`` Things change very quickly in football .
I think there ’ s seven days left until the window shuts internationally , another seven days domestically .
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According to reports in Denmark , Villa have made a bid for Nelsson , a 21-year-old central defender who plays for FC Copenhagen .
Ekstra Bladet say Copenhagen boss Stale Solbakken - the former Wolves manager - is 'chewing ' on an offer from Villa @ @ @ @ @ @ @ considered to be one of the brightest young talents in the Danish Superliga and several Premier League clubs are said to be interested .
The report adds : `` The club [ Villa ] has been following the 21-year-old U21 national team captain for a long time , but it is only now that it has resulted in a concrete offer . ''
Nelsson joined Copenhagen on a four-year contract from FC Nordsjaelland last year and he 's made 57 appearances for the club , including four this season .
Lange has played @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Villa 's transfer business this summer after replacing Jesus Garcia Pitarch - commonly known as Suso - from Copenhagen in August .

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Aston Villa have reportedly set their sights on Denmark under-21 captain Victor Nelsson in the final stages of the summer transfer window.
Villa have brought in four new signings so far with Matty Cash, Ollie Watkins, Emiliano Martinez and Bertrand Traore joining Dean Smith's squad on permanent deals.
Further business is a distinct possibility and Smith revealed sporting director Johan Lange 'has got his finger on the pulse' ahead of the deadline on October 5.
"We’re always looking in the market, we’re probably one short in the squad at the moment so we’ll keep looking at that," the head coach said this week. "Things change very quickly in football. I think there’s seven days left until the window shuts internationally, another seven days domestically.
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"Our sporting director at the moment has got his finger on the pulse, hopefully we might get one more in and maybe a couple more out."
According to reports in Denmark, Villa have made a bid for Nelsson, a 21-year-old central defender who plays for FC Copenhagen.
Ekstra Bladet say Copenhagen boss Stale Solbakken - the former Wolves manager - is 'chewing' on an offer from Villa around the £9million mark.
Nelsson is considered to be one of the brightest young talents in the Danish Superliga and several Premier League clubs are said to be interested.
The report adds: "The club [Villa] has been following the 21-year-old U21 national team captain for a long time, but it is only now that it has resulted in a concrete offer."
Nelsson joined Copenhagen on a four-year contract from FC Nordsjaelland last year and he's made 57 appearances for the club, including four this season.
Lange has played a vital role in helping to conduct Villa's transfer business this summer after replacing Jesus Garcia Pitarch - commonly known as Suso - from Copenhagen in August.


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Man arrested with knife in city park after reports of 'suspicious male'

Erdington officers stopped the man following reports from a vigilant member of the public of a man 'acting suspiciously ' .
Cops swooped on Finchley Park , off Finchley Road and Kings Road , where they detained the man .
A search found the suspect was carrying a sharp eight-inch kitchen knife and a quantity of cannabis .
Erdington Police tweeted : `` A vigilant member of the public spotted a male acting suspiciously in the park near Finchley Road in Kingstanding .
`` Officers located the male and this knife was found in his possession along with some cannabis @ @ @ @ @ @ @ '' A pictured tweeted by the force showed the black-handled blade , along with a black wallet .
It is the latest knife incident to blight Birmingham after a weekend of violence marred the city and surrounding areas .
Streets in Bordesley Green , Newtown , Sutton Coldfield and Walsall became crime scenes after an apparent two-day surge in knife and gun crime .
West Midlands Police were called to harrowing incidents including gunfire in a residential street ; a teenager stabbed in broad daylight and a woman dragged from her car and @ @

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Police have arrested a man carrying a knife in a Kingstanding park.
Erdington officers stopped the man following reports from a vigilant member of the public of a man 'acting suspiciously'.
Cops swooped on Finchley Park, off Finchley Road and Kings Road, where they detained the man.
A search found the suspect was carrying a sharp eight-inch kitchen knife and a quantity of cannabis.
Erdington Police tweeted: "A vigilant member of the public spotted a male acting suspiciously in the park near Finchley Road in Kingstanding.
"Officers located the male and this knife was found in his possession along with some cannabis.
"He has been arrested."
A pictured tweeted by the force showed the black-handled blade, along with a black wallet.
It is the latest knife incident to blight Birmingham after a weekend of violence marred the city and surrounding areas.
Streets in Bordesley Green, Newtown, Sutton Coldfield and Walsall became crime scenes after an apparent two-day surge in knife and gun crime.
West Midlands Police were called to harrowing incidents including gunfire in a residential street; a teenager stabbed in broad daylight and a woman dragged from her car and attacked.


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Driver with no seatbelt caught doing 113mph on M6

A motorist was caught doing nearly 114mph on a Midlands motorway .
Traffic police clocked the car travelling at 113.96mph @ @ @ @ @ the M6 in the early hours of Sunday morning , September 27 .
To make @ @ @ @ @ was not wearing a seatbelt .
It happened at 12.50am today on the link road @ @ @ @ @ in Warwickshire .
The driver was stopped and will now face a court appearance .
@ @ @ @ @ a high speed could have resulted in at least one death if there had been @ @ @ @ @ a picture of its dashcam showing the speed .
They said : `` An unmarked @ @ @ @ @ on the link between the M6 and the M42 .
`` A collision at those @ @ @ @ @ , especially as the driver was not wearing their seatbelt .

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A motorist was caught doing nearly 114mph on a Midlands motorway.
Traffic police clocked the car travelling at 113.96mph on the link road of the M6 in the early hours of Sunday morning, September 27.
To make matters worse, the driver was not wearing a seatbelt.
Central Motorway Police Group (CMPG) tweeted details of the incident.
It happened at 12.50am today on the link road between the M6 and M42 in Warwickshire.
The driver was stopped and will now face a court appearance.
Officers said driving at such a high speed could have resulted in at least one death if there had been a collision.
CMPG tweeted a picture of its dashcam showing the speed. They said: "An unmarked patrol picked up this speeder on the link between the M6 and the M42.
"A collision at those speeds could potentially be fatal, especially as the driver was not wearing their seatbelt.
"A court date awaits the driver."


birminghammail--2020-09-27--BirminghamLive readers say Covid rule breakers should be fined

Fine them !
That 's the reaction from BirminghamLive readers to the antics of the Covid flouters .
West Midlands Police has revealed that , over just two nights this weekend , it ordered 1,000 people to leave more than 20 venues visited in a coronavirus breaching blitz .
Pubs , bars , restaurants and hotels were all inspected following tip-offs staff were ignoring the restrictions .
Police also visited a snooker hall , massage parlour and student accommodation and found the `` rule of six '' being broken .
One officer was also assaulted when they broke up an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were so many breaches , police set up and ran a live blog of all the incidents on Twitter to highlight what they had to deal with as Birmingham is still under a local lockdown .
But the police have revealed they did not issue any fines - despite having the powers to do so .
They said they had dealt with offenders by persuading them to leave premises and reminding them of their obligations during a pandemic .
BirminghamLive readers took to Facebook to vent their anger at the flouters ' behaviour @ @ @ @ @ @ @ being fined .
Hazel Miller-Keane said fines were the only way to make people change their ways .
She asked : `` So how many fines were issued ?
That ’ s the main question here .
Unless you are going to fine people then no one is going to take any notice ! ''
Brian Stringer agreed , saying : `` What 's the point of having fines when they are rarely enforced ?
People will just carry on doing the same over and over again . ''
Also calling for tougher @ @ @ @ @ @ @ `` Why the authorities do n't do nothing is shocking .
Total lockdown wo n't be surprising , but people will act all shocked if it does happen . ''
Wendy Green thinks police should have fined the culprits , saying : `` I hope fines were incurred to help defray the cost of all this . ''
While Lisa Lynch asked the simple question : `` How many fines ? ''
Taking the police to task was Dennis Hewitt , saying : `` I 'm sure the police have broken Government guidelines @ @ @ @ @ @ @ never said 'just tell the people to please go home ' , did they ? ''
Linda Morris thinks we need to be tougher with the flouters : `` The pubs and hotels where they were should just be shut down with immediate effect indefinitely .
No-one cares cos there is no punishments .
Not even fines issued . ''
Arthur Shelby thinks we should adopt the tough approach of other countries , saying : `` Simple , close them down as they would in Spain . ''
While Tracy Kildear is resentful @ @ @ @ @ @ @ : `` Spoiling it for everyone , it 's not fair . ''
Eliane Kettle fears the Government is to blame , saying : `` People are going to rebel because the new laws make no sense at all .
The whole thing 's a joke and I 'm only surprised that people are actually surprised this happened . ''
Fearing the worst is Noori Jatt Khan , who is predicting : `` It ’ s gona get really messy yet - better get the army in or on stand-by . ''
While @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , saying : `` Pubs are 95 per cent safe - I 've seen worse in supermarkets .
At least there is track and trace in pubs and shutting at 10pm does n't help at all - that 's why people are partying afterwards . ''

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Fine them! That's the reaction from BirminghamLive readers to the antics of the Covid flouters.
West Midlands Police has revealed that, over just two nights this weekend, it ordered 1,000 people to leave more than 20 venues visited in a coronavirus breaching blitz.
Pubs, bars, restaurants and hotels were all inspected following tip-offs staff were ignoring the restrictions.
Police also visited a snooker hall, massage parlour and student accommodation and found the "rule of six" being broken.
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One officer was also assaulted when they broke up an illegal house party in Oscott.
There were so many breaches, police set up and ran a live blog of all the incidents on Twitter to highlight what they had to deal with as Birmingham is still under a local lockdown.
But the police have revealed they did not issue any fines - despite having the powers to do so. They said they had dealt with offenders by persuading them to leave premises and reminding them of their obligations during a pandemic.
BirminghamLive readers took to Facebook to vent their anger at the flouters' behaviour - with many saying they should have being fined.
Hazel Miller-Keane said fines were the only way to make people change their ways. She asked: "So how many fines were issued? That’s the main question here. Unless you are going to fine people then no one is going to take any notice!"
Brian Stringer agreed, saying: "What's the point of having fines when they are rarely enforced? People will just carry on doing the same over and over again."
Also calling for tougher action was Shamir Ali who posted: "Why the authorities don't do nothing is shocking. Total lockdown won't be surprising, but people will act all shocked if it does happen."
Wendy Green thinks police should have fined the culprits, saying: "I hope fines were incurred to help defray the cost of all this."
While Lisa Lynch asked the simple question: "How many fines?"
Taking the police to task was Dennis Hewitt, saying: "I'm sure the police have broken Government guidelines by not fining anyone. The Government never said 'just tell the people to please go home', did they?"
Linda Morris thinks we need to be tougher with the flouters: "The pubs and hotels where they were should just be shut down with immediate effect indefinitely. No-one cares cos there is no punishments. Not even fines issued."
Arthur Shelby thinks we should adopt the tough approach of other countries, saying: "Simple, close them down as they would in Spain."
While Tracy Kildear is resentful of the flouters' selfishness, posting: "Spoiling it for everyone, it's not fair."
Eliane Kettle fears the Government is to blame, saying: "People are going to rebel because the new laws make no sense at all. The whole thing's a joke and I'm only surprised that people are actually surprised this happened."
Fearing the worst is Noori Jatt Khan, who is predicting: "It’s gona get really messy yet - better get the army in or on stand-by."
While Micky Duff is sceptical at the approach, saying: "Pubs are 95 per cent safe - I've seen worse in supermarkets. At least there is track and trace in pubs and shutting at 10pm doesn't help at all - that's why people are partying afterwards."


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Pupils 'who sat near teacher' sent home after covid case

A `` small number '' of pupils from a class at a Birmingham school are self-isolating after a teacher tested positive for Covid-19 .
Children in `` direct prolonged contact '' with the staff member at Plantsbrook School in Sutton Coldfield were told to stay away for two weeks .
But BirminghamLive understands that ruling does not cover the whole class .
Year 7 youngsters were told the teacher had contracted the disease on Wednesday , September 23 , and parents were swiftly informed .
Public Health England ( PHE ) has also confirmed a second case at the site @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in-school transmission ' .
Public health advice was given and BirminghamLive understands only around ten students were asked to remain home .
They were thought to have been closer to the teacher and within an area which was more at risk .
All other pupils in the class are continuing to attend as normal .
It was understood the teacher wore both a mask and visor during lessons .
A parent told Birmingham Live a group of ten children , who sat closer to the teacher than other youngsters , were told to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ more than 1,000 pupils on its roll .
Plantsbrook headteacher , Tracy Campbell , has written to parents of all children at the school and said : “ We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of Covid-19 within the school .
“ We know you may find this concerning but [ we ] are continuing to monitor the situation and working closely with PHE .
“ This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child @ @ @ @ @ @ @ most people , coronavirus ( Covid-19 ) will be a mild illness .
“ The small number of children who have been in direct prolonged contact with the confirmed case will have received an individual letter and will be staying at home for 14 days.
” The letter also advised parents that any child showing Covid symptoms must not come to school , should take a test and should stay at home ‘ for at least ten days ’ from when they developed .
Others in the household are advised to advised to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the house ’ for 14 days from when the person became ill .
The school confirmed Public Health England ’ s guidance was that anyone within ‘ one metre for one minute or more , or within two metres for 15 minutes or more ’ , was considered to be a risk .
Ms Campbell told Birmingham Live : “ What we have done is absolutely follow the advice of the Department for Education properly and also we have informed Birmingham Public Health and followed their guidance.
” Dr Justin Varney , Birmingham @ @ @ @ @ @ @ said : “ A full risk assessment was done by the local public health team in line with the protocol agreed with PHE and reviewed by a consultant in Public Health .
“ The isolation of children reflects the assurances provided by the school about the strict social distancing between the case and contacts and hence is a limited group of children.
” Plantsbrook School is the fifth Sutton Codfield secondary school to be affected by Covid according to Streetly Academy headteacher Billy Downie .
Cases have also been confirmed at Fairfax , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Girls .
Mr Downie cited one other school as having a case but BirminghamLive was unable to verify that via a public record .
Pupils have been told to self-isolate at a number of other schools around Sutton , including Langley , Mere Green and Walmley Infants and several schools in Walsall , Barr Beacon , Aldridge and Shire Oak Academy , close to the Sutton border .
A Public Health England spokesperson added : “ Our research has shown the number of outbreaks in schools tends to reflect the rate of infection @ @ @ @ @ @ @ cases there are in an area , the more likely it is we will see cases in schools as well .
“ We are aware of two cases who have tested positive for Covid-19 at Plantsbrook School in Sutton Coldfield , which do not appear to be linked and at present there is no evidence of in-school transmission .
Birmingham City Council is advising the school .
“ Because this is a high school , social distancing can more easily be adhered to , hence sending contacts home that have been traced to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ classes or bubbles .
We will continue to work closely with our local authority colleagues to monitor the situation and provide guidance , where needed .
“ Children who are unwell should not attend school , regardless of whether their illness is Covid-19 related or not .
Anyone who experiences the symptoms of Covid-19 should seek a test .
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A "small number" of pupils from a class at a Birmingham school are self-isolating after a teacher tested positive for Covid-19.
Children in "direct prolonged contact" with the staff member at Plantsbrook School in Sutton Coldfield were told to stay away for two weeks.
But BirminghamLive understands that ruling does not cover the whole class.
Year 7 youngsters were told the teacher had contracted the disease on Wednesday, September 23, and parents were swiftly informed.
Public Health England (PHE) has also confirmed a second case at the site - but there was 'no evidence of in-school transmission'.
Public health advice was given and BirminghamLive understands only around ten students were asked to remain home.
They were thought to have been closer to the teacher and within an area which was more at risk.
All other pupils in the class are continuing to attend as normal. It was understood the teacher wore both a mask and visor during lessons.
A parent told Birmingham Live a group of ten children, who sat closer to the teacher than other youngsters, were told to self-isolate.
The large secondary school has more than 1,000 pupils on its roll.
Plantsbrook headteacher, Tracy Campbell, has written to parents of all children at the school and said: “We have been advised by Public Health England that there has been a confirmed case of Covid-19 within the school.
“We know you may find this concerning but [we] are continuing to monitor the situation and working closely with PHE.
“This letter is to inform you of the current situation and provide advice on how to support your child.
“Please be reassured that for most people, coronavirus (Covid-19) will be a mild illness.
“The small number of children who have been in direct prolonged contact with the confirmed case will have received an individual letter and will be staying at home for 14 days.”
The letter also advised parents that any child showing Covid symptoms must not come to school, should take a test and should stay at home ‘for at least ten days’ from when they developed.
Others in the household are advised to advised to stay at home ‘and not leave the house’ for 14 days from when the person became ill.
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The school confirmed Public Health England’s guidance was that anyone within ‘one metre for one minute or more, or within two metres for 15 minutes or more’, was considered to be a risk.
Ms Campbell told Birmingham Live: “What we have done is absolutely follow the advice of the Department for Education properly and also we have informed Birmingham Public Health and followed their guidance.”
Dr Justin Varney, Birmingham’s director of public health, said: “A full risk assessment was done by the local public health team in line with the protocol agreed with PHE and reviewed by a consultant in Public Health.
“The isolation of children reflects the assurances provided by the school about the strict social distancing between the case and contacts and hence is a limited group of children.”
Plantsbrook School is the fifth Sutton Codfield secondary school to be affected by Covid according to Streetly Academy headteacher Billy Downie.
Cases have also been confirmed at Fairfax, Streetly and Sutton Coldfield Grammar School for Girls. Mr Downie cited one other school as having a case but BirminghamLive was unable to verify that via a public record.
Pupils have been told to self-isolate at a number of other schools around Sutton, including Langley, Mere Green and Walmley Infants and several schools in Walsall, Barr Beacon, Aldridge and Shire Oak Academy, close to the Sutton border.
A Public Health England spokesperson added: “Our research has shown the number of outbreaks in schools tends to reflect the rate of infection in the wider community. The more cases there are in an area, the more likely it is we will see cases in schools as well.
“We are aware of two cases who have tested positive for Covid-19 at Plantsbrook School in Sutton Coldfield, which do not appear to be linked and at present there is no evidence of in-school transmission. Birmingham City Council is advising the school.
“Because this is a high school, social distancing can more easily be adhered to, hence sending contacts home that have been traced to self-isolate may not involve sending home entire classes or bubbles. We will continue to work closely with our local authority colleagues to monitor the situation and provide guidance, where needed.
“Children who are unwell should not attend school, regardless of whether their illness is Covid-19 related or not. Anyone who experiences the symptoms of Covid-19 should seek a test.”


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Ismaila Sarr to Aston Villa latest as Watford 'drop asking price'

Watford winger Ismaila Sarr continues to be linked with a move to Aston Villa .
The Senegal international was mentioned as a transfer target for Dean Smith 's side earlier this week in a report by French publication France Football .
Liverpool have been credited with a long-time interest in Sarr but following the arrival of Diogo Jota from Wolverhampton Wanderers , a move looks off the cards for now .
Bookmaker SkyBet have Villa at incredibly short odds of 2/5 to sign Sarr , with head coach Smith on the lookout for new reinforcements in attack having seen Mbwana @ @ @ @ @ @ @ five goals and registered six assists for Watford last season in a campaign that ended in relegation for the 22 year-old .
Here 's the latest and what has been said about Villa 's reported interest in Sarr ... Reports on Tuesday claimed Villa are interested in signing the 22 year-old before next month 's transfer deadline .
Villa completed the signing of Bertrand Traore from Lyon last Saturday to boost Smith 's options out wide but France Football state a move for Sarr is being considered .
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Liverpool and Manchester United are a long 8/1 by comparison .
Borussia Dortmund , Olympique Lyon and Napoli are 20/1 while Arsenal , Crystal Palace and Leicester City are 25/1 .
Tottenham Hotspur are the team least fancied to land Sarr at 33/1 .
The same report from France said Liverpool had 'agreed ' a deal to take Sarr to Anfield .
But The Athletic state Jurgen Klopp 's side no longer consider Sarr to be a target after signing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ had the choice of the two players but decided to go for Jota , who joined last week in a deal that could reach £45million with add-ons .
The Championship side have reportedly relaxed their demands for Sarr , but not by much .
The Sun reports Watford are ready to accept £35million to sell the player in the final stages of the window having previously asked for £40million .
It is claimed Sarr 'wanted ' to move to Liverpool before the Reds opted for Jota .
Watford manager Vladimir Ivic admits Sarr @ @ @ @ @ @ @ because of the transfer speculation surrounding the winger .
Ivic was asked about Sarr and captain Troy Deeney - who is also expected to leave Vicarage Road - in a press conference ahead of Tuesday 's defeat to Newport County in the Carabao Cup .
He said : `` At this moment I can not count on them .
That means from my first day here I am only thinking about players that are available to play .
`` So what will happen before the end of the transfer window ?
Will they @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the moment when I have a player that is ready to play for Watford FC , I start to count on them and I start thinking about him .
`` If at the moment he is in another group because of different reasons I do n't count on him and I don ’ t think about him . ''
Sign up for our Villa newsletter with your email in the box at the top of the page or click here Sarr is Watford 's record arrival having cost £30 million from Ligue 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are demanding north of that figure to sell him .
Sarr was also linked with Wolves , Man United , Everton and Crystal Palace earlier in the summer .

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Watford winger Ismaila Sarr continues to be linked with a move to Aston Villa.
The Senegal international was mentioned as a transfer target for Dean Smith's side in a report by French publication France Football.
Liverpool have been credited with a long-time interest in Sarr but following the arrival of Diogo Jota from Wolverhampton Wanderers, a move looks off the cards for now.
Sarr scored five goals and registered six assists for Watford last season in a campaign that ended in relegation for the 22 year-old.
Here's the latest and what has been said about Villa's reported interest in Sarr...
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Final bid
The Sun on Sunday claim Crystal Palace will make one final bid the 22-year-old.
They reckon Manchester United and Liverpool at 'out of the race' but that Palace are willing to go as high as £30m.
Palace were linked with the winger earlier this summer.
The report says if Palace fail to get anywhere with Sarr, they will move on to Said Benrahma - another Villa-linked player.
Manchester United stance
United were linked with a swoop last week, with The Telegraph reporting Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side asked Watford about Sarr's availability after Liverpool have dropped out of the race for him.
Our sister title the Manchester Evening News reported on deadline day that United made a loan offer with a £25million option to buy at the end of the season.
Watford declined the offer, with Vladimir Ivic's only wanting to thrash out a permanent deal for Sarr.
Sarr is able to move to a Premier League club until the domestic deadline on October 16 but Goal says United have decided against making another move.
The report says: "One of the primary reasons behind the stance on Sarr is that United have to register their Champions League squad on Tuesday, with anyone arriving after that date not eligible to play in Europe."
However, the Daily Star, October 11 edition, claims Sarr is 'still attracting interest from Manchester United' and that he is unsettled at Watford.
Villa's interest
United's interest comes after reports in September claimed Villa are interested in signing the 22 year-old.
Villa completed the signing of Bertrand Traore from Lyon to boost Smith's options out wide but France Football stated a move for Sarr was being considered.
They said Villa are 'ready to outbid' rival suitors for Sarr and hold the advantage of being able to offer him first-team football.
Liverpool 'drop' interest
The same report from France said Liverpool had 'agreed' a deal to take Sarr to Anfield.
But The Athletic state Jurgen Klopp's side no longer consider Sarr to be a target after signing Jota.
Liverpool had the choice of the two players but decided to go for Jota, who joined earlier this month in a deal that could reach £45million with add-ons.
Watford boss addresses speculation
Watford manager Vladimir Ivic admitted Sarr was left out of the side because of the transfer speculation prior to his first appearance of the season.
Ivic was asked about Sarr and captain Troy Deeney - who is also being linked with a move away from the club - in a recent press conference.
He said: "At this moment I cannot count on them. That means from my first day here I am only thinking about players that are available to play.
"So what will happen before the end of the transfer window? Will they be with us or not? From the moment when I have a player that is ready to play for Watford FC, I start to count on them and I start thinking about him.
"If at the moment he is in another group because of different reasons I don't count on him and I don’t think about him."
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Other clubs linked
Sarr is Watford's record arrival having cost £30 million from Ligue 1 side Rennes last year and the Hornets are demanding north of that figure to sell him.
Sarr was also linked with Wolves, United and Everton earlier in the summer.


birminghammail--2020-09-27--200 mourners flout Covid rules at huge funeral at posh hotel

Police called to a 'gathering ' in the grounds of an posh hotel discovered 200 funeral mourners crammed into a marquee .
Officers received 'multiple calls ' to Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel on Friday night , September 25 , amid claims there was a flagrant breach of coronavirus restrictions .
The employee who authorised the gathering has since been sacked .
Nearby residents reported hearing music 'so loud it made the house shake ' and 'cars parked all over the roads and verges ' .
Now West Midlands Police has confirmed officers were called to a funeral at the venue @ @ @ @ @ @ @ officers had 'explained the rules ' to mourners and the numbers had dispersed .
`` I called the police twice .
They told me they 'd had multiple calls , '' he told BirminghamLive .
`` The music made the house shake and there was someone on a microphone regularly stoking up the gathering .
`` I am led to believe it was a funeral gathering .
`` When I came home from work in the early evening there were cars parked all over nearby roads and grass verges .
My wife told @ @ @ @ @ @ @ early afternoon , it finally went off about 8pm .
A West Midlands Police spokesman said : `` We attended reports of a large gathering of around 200 people at Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel , Chester Road , on Friday evening , September 25 .
`` Officers were advised it was a funeral .
We engaged with the gathering , to remind that Government guidelines apply to funerals , and the numbers dispersed . ''
Yesterday , BirminghamLive told how a worker at the posh hotel has been sacked after police were called @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Music from the funeral was said to be so loud it `` rattled the windows '' .
A diner , who had gone for a meal at the hotel , said the venue 's car park was so full people were parking on the roadside .
He said he saw `` at least '' 40 people entering the marquee , with such a number breaching coronavirus rules on funerals .
`` It came as a surprise to us , just as it did to everyone else , '' a spokeswoman for the hotel @ @ @ @ @ @ @ behalf of the hotel but we were unaware this was going to happen .
`` As of today , the member of staff who arranged it is no longer working for us . ''
Under the latest Covid restrictions , weddings , civil partnership ceremonies , and funerals , including ceremonies at crematoriums , can still go ahead if they comply with guidance and venue capacity .

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Police called to a 'gathering' in the grounds of an posh hotel discovered 200 funeral mourners crammed into a marquee.
Officers received 'multiple calls' to Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel on Friday night, September 25, amid claims there was a flagrant breach of coronavirus restrictions.
The employee who authorised the gathering is 'no longer' with the hotel.
Nearby residents reported hearing music 'so loud it made the house shake' and 'cars parked all over the roads and verges'.
Now West Midlands Police has confirmed officers were called to a funeral at the venue on Chester Road.
The force said officers had 'explained the rules' to mourners and the numbers had dispersed.
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One furious resident dubbed the gathering 'a disgrace'.
"I called the police twice. They told me they'd had multiple calls," he told BirminghamLive.
"The music made the house shake and there was someone on a microphone regularly stoking up the gathering.
"I am led to believe it was a funeral gathering.
"When I came home from work in the early evening there were cars parked all over nearby roads and grass verges. My wife told me the music had started during the early afternoon, it finally went off about 8pm.
"It's a disgrace."
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "We attended reports of a large gathering of around 200 people at Castle Bromwich Hall Hotel, Chester Road, on Friday evening, September 25.
(Image: Birmingham Post and Mail)
"Officers were advised it was a funeral. We engaged with the gathering, to remind that Government guidelines apply to funerals, and the numbers dispersed."
Yesterday, BirminghamLive told how a worker is no longer with the hotel after police were called to break up the illegal gathering.
Music from the funeral was said to be so loud it "rattled the windows".
A diner, who had gone for a meal at the hotel, said the venue's car park was so full people were parking on the roadside.
He said he saw "at least" 40 people entering the marquee, with such a number breaching coronavirus rules on funerals.
"It came as a surprise to us, just as it did to everyone else," a spokeswoman for the hotel said.
"We obviously apologise on behalf of the hotel but we were unaware this was going to happen.
"As of today, the member of staff who arranged it is no longer working for us."
Under the latest Covid restrictions, weddings, civil partnership ceremonies, and funerals, including ceremonies at crematoriums, can still go ahead if they comply with guidance and venue capacity.


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Woman injured after 'stolen' Honda Ci vic linked to break in smashes into car

A woman was injured after a suspected stolen car - thought to be linked to a break-in - smashed into her vehicle in a late-night hit-and-run .
The Honda Civic collided with her car in Acocks Green , shortly before 1am on Saturday , September 26 .
But the occupants of the Civic , thought to have been stolen , ran from the scene on Fox Hollies Road .
Police later arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped .
Another 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and possession of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ under investigation .
Officers sealed a stretch of the road , near Acocks Green bus garage , while they investigated the collision .
A West Midlands Police spokesman said : `` We were called after a suspected stolen vehicle was involved in a collision in Fox Hollies Road , Acocks Green , around 12.50am yesterday ( 26 September ) .
`` The Honda Civic is also believed to have been involved in an earlier break-in .
`` The occupants fled after the collision and the female driver of the other vehicle suffered minor @ @ @ @ @ @ @ arrested soon after on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped ; while another 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and possession of drugs .
`` They have been released under investigation while enquiries continue .
Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat , or by calling 101 , and quoting 20BE/232567J/20 . ''

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A woman was injured after a suspected stolen car - thought to be linked to a break-in - smashed into her vehicle in a late-night hit-and-run.
The Honda Civic collided with her car in Acocks Green, shortly before 1am on Saturday, September 26.
But the occupants of the Civic, thought to have been stolen, ran from the scene on Fox Hollies Road.
Police later arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped.
Another 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and possession of drugs.
The pair were later released under investigation.
Officers sealed a stretch of the road, near Acocks Green bus garage, while they investigated the collision.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "We were called after a suspected stolen vehicle was involved in a collision in Fox Hollies Road, Acocks Green, around 12.50am yesterday (26 September).
"The Honda Civic is also believed to have been involved in an earlier break-in.
"The occupants fled after the collision and the female driver of the other vehicle suffered minor injuries.
"A 29-year-old man was arrested soon after on suspicion of theft of a motor vehicle and going equipped; while another 29-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of vehicle theft and possession of drugs.
"They have been released under investigation while enquiries continue. Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat, or by calling 101, and quoting 20BE/232567J/20."


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Covid-19 death toll climbs by 18 with more fatalities in Midlands

The coronavirus death toll has increased again with a further 18 fatalities reported in hospitals in the UK .
Of the latest deaths , 17 was reported in hospitals in England , with one in Scotland and none in Wales and Northern Ireland .
The increase brings the total number of England hospital deaths where Covid-19 is mentioned on the death certificate to 29,908 .
Four of the latest deaths occurred in the Midlands .
Other fatalities were recorded in London ( one ) , North East & Yorkshire ( five ) , North West ( five ) and South @ @ @ @ @ @ @ aged between 49 and 93 years old .
All bar one individual ( aged 59 years old ) had known underlying health conditions .
Date of death ranges from September 21-26 .
Their families have been informed .
The rise today comes after 34 fatalities from people with Covid-19 yesterday .
Health authorities yesterday confirmed that 20 people had died in hospitals in England and three in Wales .
There were no fatalities in Scotland , while Northern Ireland has yet to release its daily figure .
There were 11 deaths in other @ @

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The coronavirus death toll has increased again with a further 18 fatalities reported in hospitals in the UK.
Of the latest deaths, 17 was reported in hospitals in England, with one in Scotland and none in Wales and Northern Ireland.
The increase brings the total number of England hospital deaths where Covid-19 is mentioned on the death certificate to 29,908.
Four of the latest deaths occurred in the Midlands. Other fatalities were recorded in London (one), North East & Yorkshire (five), North West (five) and South East (two).
Patients were aged between 49 and 93 years old. All bar one individual (aged 59 years old) had known underlying health conditions.
Date of death ranges from September 21-26. Their families have been informed.
The rise today comes after 34 fatalities from people with Covid-19 yesterday.
Health authorities yesterday confirmed that 20 people had died in hospitals in England and three in Wales. There were no fatalities in Scotland, while Northern Ireland has yet to release its daily figure.
There were 11 deaths in other circumstances.


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Scientists 'wanted every over-45 to stay at home'

The UK could avoid another nationwide lockdown by making everyone over 45 years-old shield , Government experts have said .
Scientists from SAGE ( Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies ) suggested anyone over 45 was at greater risk from the killer bug .
If they were `` segmented '' from the rest of the population then the virus could be brought under control , reports MirrorOnline .
The radical move was tabled by government advisors but eventually kicked out because it was considered unlikely to be successful , Mail Online reports .
Minutes of a July 23 meeting held between @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are at less risk from Covid-19 , including lower risk of death , they are nonetheless at some risk and long-time sequelae ( consequences ) are not well understood .
`` Around two-thirds of people in the UK live in a household which includes one or more individuals aged 45 and above .
Any segmentation based on this age threshold would therefore affect most households . ''
`` Segmentation '' refers to shielding , which involves vulnerable people isolating at home and avoiding unnecessary contact .
SAGE scientists said there would be merit @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to have more contact with vulnerable people '' if the plan was brought in .
It continues : `` Data shows that people tend to have more contacts with others around their own age , but also have a significant number of contacts with those 20-30 years older and younger than themselves ( likely to mainly be contacts between parents and children ) .
`` There are also significant levels of contact between grandparents and children . ''
The plan would help ease pressure on the NHS due to the significantly lower risks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Covid-19 than older people , it was claimed .
Office for National Statistics data has shown that only four coronavirus deaths were recorded in children aged one to 14 years in England and Wales - which is less than 0.01 per cent of the total .
And 574 have been recorded in those aged 15 to 44 , or 0.96 per cent of the total .
In comparison , a total of 39,058 people aged 75 and over have died from the virus – which is 65 per cent of the total .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ the economy as well if younger people were able to head back to work without fear of spreading the disease to more vulnerable citizens .

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The UK could avoid another nationwide lockdown by making everyone over 45 years-old shield, Government experts have said.
Scientists from SAGE (Scientific Advisory Group for Emergencies) suggested anyone over 45 was at greater risk from the killer bug.
If they were "segmented" from the rest of the population then the virus could be brought under control, reports MirrorOnline.
The radical move was tabled by government advisors but eventually kicked out because it was considered unlikely to be successful, Mail Online reports.
Minutes of a July 23 meeting held between the scientists read: "Although under-45s are at less risk from Covid-19, including lower risk of death, they are nonetheless at some risk and long-time sequelae (consequences) are not well understood.
"Around two-thirds of people in the UK live in a household which includes one or more individuals aged 45 and above. Any segmentation based on this age threshold would therefore affect most households."
"Segmentation" refers to shielding, which involves vulnerable people isolating at home and avoiding unnecessary contact.
SAGE scientists said there would be merit "to vulnerable people and those likely to have more contact with vulnerable people" if the plan was brought in.
It continues: "Data shows that people tend to have more contacts with others around their own age, but also have a significant number of contacts with those 20-30 years older and younger than themselves (likely to mainly be contacts between parents and children).
"There are also significant levels of contact between grandparents and children."
The plan would help ease pressure on the NHS due to the significantly lower risks of younger people getting seriously ill from Covid-19 than older people, it was claimed.
Office for National Statistics data has shown that only four coronavirus deaths were recorded in children aged one to 14 years in England and Wales - which is less than 0.01 per cent of the total.
And 574 have been recorded in those aged 15 to 44, or 0.96 per cent of the total. In comparison, a total of 39,058 people aged 75 and over have died from the virus – which is 65 per cent of the total.
The proposals may have protected parts of the economy as well if younger people were able to head back to work without fear of spreading the disease to more vulnerable citizens.


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Shootings, stabbings and Covid rule breakers - 48 hours of chaos

Birmingham was again rocked by sickening scenes of violence this weekend - with multiple shootings , stabbings and an assault in just 48 hours .
Streets in Bordesley Green , Newtown , Sutton Coldfield and Walsall became crime scenes after an apparent two-day surge in knife and gun crime .
West Midlands Police were called to harrowing incidents including gunfire in a residential street ; a teenager stabbed in broad daylight and a woman dragged from her car and attacked .
To top it off , cops carried out a weekend-long Covid blitz , smashing dozens of illegal bashes which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Brum and the Black Country .
The violence began on Friday night , September 25 , when customers screamed in terror as gunfire shattered glass at a Walsall restaurant in a drive-by shooting .
It happened at the Broadway Bar and Grill in Birmingham Road at around 8.30pm .
Two shots were fired from a car at the venue , shattering a glass door .
The attackers sped off and have not been arrested .
The bar later issued a statement , saying it had reopened and it was 'business as usual ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were shot and another stabbed when masked thugs surrounded a car in Bordesley Green .
A police manhunt is under way after the violent attack on Denbigh Street , shortly before 9pm on Friday , September 25 .
Three men were in a car on the residential street , when they were surrounded by a gang armed with a gun and knives .
The gang , all wearing masks , opened fire on the trio , hitting two of them in the arms .
A third man was stabbed .
At around the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ from her car and violently attacked on a city street so marred by crime that terrified residents live under a self-imposed curfew .
The woman , in her 40s , was pulled from her vehicle and set upon by another female on Friday , September 25 .
The attacker ran from the scene on Wheeler Street , leaving the victim bruised and swollen .
The incident was the latest in a series of harrowing crimes to hit the Newtown street and nearby area , which has also seen a 'full-scale gun fight ' @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Saturday , armed police flooded a Sutton Coldfield cul-de-sac after a stabbing attack and reports of ‘ disorder ’ and a driving incident where a car struck a wall .
Police rushed to the Manor Road area of Streetly at around 1.30pm after a teenager was stabbed and a separate driving incident took place near the Chester Road end of the street .
And in a police Covid-19 blitz , around 1,000 people were sent home from illegal gatherings across the city this weekend .
Officers sent revellers home from locations including a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ parlour in the two-day-long coronavirus clampdown .
Cops kicked out revellers from a string of locations where they found people ignoring the rules on social gatherings .
On Friday night , around 250 were kicked out of a hotel , 38 from a massage parlour and others from a snooker hall which was letting customers in through a back door after the 10pm closing time .
There were also reports of a 50-strong party at student digs .
And there was no let up on Saturday , when video showed a huge number @ @ @ @ @ @ @ - complete with music from a trumpeter .
Patrols also attended reports of a `` secret rave '' at a city centre bar , while an officer was attacked as a house party with up to 30 people was broken up in Oscott , near Kingstanding .
Around 450 people were ordered to leave premises on Friday night , with another 550 from 20 locations on Saturday .

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Birmingham was again rocked by sickening scenes of violence this weekend - with multiple shootings, stabbings and an assault in just 48 hours.
Streets in Bordesley Green, Newtown, Sutton Coldfield and Walsall became crime scenes after an apparent two-day surge in knife and gun crime.
West Midlands Police were called to harrowing incidents including gunfire in a residential street; a teenager stabbed in broad daylight and a woman dragged from her car and attacked.
To top it off, cops carried out a weekend-long Covid blitz, smashing dozens of illegal bashes which defied rules on social gatherings, across Brum and the Black Country.
The violence began on Friday night, September 25, when customers screamed in terror as gunfire shattered glass at a Walsall restaurant in a drive-by shooting.
It happened at the Broadway Bar and Grill in Birmingham Road at around 8.30pm.
Two shots were fired from a car at the venue, shattering a glass door. The attackers sped off and have not been arrested.
The bar later issued a statement, saying it had reopened and it was 'business as usual'.
Later that night, two men were shot and another stabbed when masked thugs surrounded a car in Bordesley Green.
A police manhunt is under way after the violent attack on Denbigh Street, shortly before 9pm on Friday, September 25.
Three men were in a car on the residential street, when they were surrounded by a gang armed with a gun and knives.
The gang, all wearing masks, opened fire on the trio, hitting two of them in the arms. A third man was stabbed.
At around the same time, a woman was dragged from her car and violently attacked on a city street so marred by crime that terrified residents live under a self-imposed curfew.
The woman, in her 40s, was pulled from her vehicle and set upon by another female on Friday, September 25.
The attacker ran from the scene on Wheeler Street, leaving the victim bruised and swollen.
The incident was the latest in a series of harrowing crimes to hit the Newtown street and nearby area, which has also seen a 'full-scale gun fight' and murder in recent weeks.
On Saturday, armed police flooded a Sutton Coldfield cul-de-sac after a stabbing attack and reports of ‘disorder’ and a driving incident where a car struck a wall.
Police rushed to the Manor Road area of Streetly at around 1.30pm after a teenager was stabbed and a separate driving incident took place near the Chester Road end of the street.
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And in a police Covid-19 blitz, around 1,000 people were sent home from illegal gatherings across the city this weekend.
Officers sent revellers home from locations including a snooker hall, student party and massage parlour in the two-day-long coronavirus clampdown.
Cops kicked out revellers from a string of locations where they found people ignoring the rules on social gatherings.
On Friday night, around 250 were kicked out of a hotel, 38 from a massage parlour and others from a snooker hall which was letting customers in through a back door after the 10pm closing time. There were also reports of a 50-strong party at student digs.
And there was no let up on Saturday, when video showed a huge number of people enjoying their evening in Moseley - complete with music from a trumpeter.
Patrols also attended reports of a "secret rave" at a city centre bar, while an officer was attacked as a house party with up to 30 people was broken up in Oscott, near Kingstanding.
Around 450 people were ordered to leave premises on Friday night, with another 550 from 20 locations on Saturday.


birminghammail--2020-09-27--Holiday hotspots like Magaluf and Benidorm facing months of uncertainty

Holidaymakers missing their annual binge of sun and sangria in Spain 's holiday hotspots could be waiting some time before they can return to their favourite resort .
The number of sunseekers heading to Spain this summer has plummeted because of a combination of UK government quarantine restrictions , resort lockdowns and airlines axing flights .
Now cases in Spain are surging again with threats of ever-toughening restrictions for locals and visitors .
Some UK carriers , like Ryanair and easyJet , have continued to operate flights to Spain despite UK government advice against all-but-essential travel .
However , many @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have been forced to massively cut flight programmes from airports such as Birmingham , East Midlands and Manchester .
Tourism bosses in the Spanish resorts are still valiantly trying to convince the UK government it is safe to remove the quarantine restrictions - but time is running out with just days left of the lucrative summer season .
Government officials in Majorca said they wanted to `` reactivate tourism '' as soon as possible , but those in the Costa Blanca - the region containing Benidorm - have already called it a day @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were many obstacles before the travel corridors with the UK could be reinstated , but stressed the desire to lift restrictions .
However , Spain is now averaging 105 Covid-linked deaths a day with 319.7 infections per 100,000 population across the past 14 days .
A partial lockdown has already been reimposed in the capital city of Madrid .
There are also fears that a new national Spanish lockdown could be declared as cases in some areas surge ahead .
The country was one of the hardest-hit when coronavirus first surfaced and the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ only to leave their homes to shop for essential supplies or walk dogs .
Spain is unlikely to be added to the UK quarantine exempt list for some time .
Businesses in Magaluf , the Majorca party resort , called this summer 'disastrous ' but pledged to fight back .
But it could be months before they are allowed to respond to post-coronavirus challenges .

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Holidaymakers missing their annual binge of sun and sangria in Spain's holiday hotspots could be waiting some time before they can return to their favourite resort.
The number of sunseekers heading to Spain this summer has plummeted because of a combination of UK government quarantine restrictions, resort lockdowns and airlines axing flights.
Now cases in Spain are surging again with threats of ever-toughening restrictions for locals and visitors.
Some UK carriers, like Ryanair and easyJet, have continued to operate flights to Spain despite UK government advice against all-but-essential travel. However, many seats have been left unsold and airlines have been forced to massively cut flight programmes from airports such as Birmingham, East Midlands and Manchester.
Tourism bosses in the Spanish resorts are still valiantly trying to convince the UK government it is safe to remove the quarantine restrictions - but time is running out with just days left of the lucrative summer season.
Government officials in Majorca said they wanted to "reactivate tourism" as soon as possible, but those in the Costa Blanca - the region containing Benidorm - have already called it a day for 2020.
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Spanish politicians agreed there were many obstacles before the travel corridors with the UK could be reinstated, but stressed the desire to lift restrictions.
However, Spain is now averaging 105 Covid-linked deaths a day with 319.7 infections per 100,000 population across the past 14 days. A partial lockdown has already been reimposed in the capital city of Madrid.
There are also fears that a new national Spanish lockdown could be declared as cases in some areas surge ahead.
The country was one of the hardest-hit when coronavirus first surfaced and the government imposed a three-month shutdown allowing citizens only to leave their homes to shop for essential supplies or walk dogs.
Spain is unlikely to be added to the UK quarantine exempt list for some time.
Businesses in Magaluf, the Majorca party resort, called this summer 'disastrous' but pledged to fight back. But it could be months before they are allowed to respond to post-coronavirus challenges.