‘Machete-wielding’ men run through West Bromwich street after crash

Sussex Avenue was sealed off following the smash on Monday afternoon

14:22, 29 Jul 2025

Men with 'machetes' reportedly ran through a West Bromwich street chasing others after a crash.

Sussex Avenue was sealed off following the smash on Monday afternoon (July 28).

It's believed a car hit another vehicle just before 3.30pm.

The occupants of the car were then chased by men from the other vehicle.

Reports on social media suggest weapons were wielded, however, police have not confirmed this.

Another car was struck during the drama, which resulted in a passenger requiring hospital treatment.

A West Midlands Police[2] spokesperson said: "We're investigating following disorder in West Bromwich just before 3.30pm yesterday (July 28).

"A car is understood to have crashed into another vehicle in Sussex Avenue.

"The occupants of the car were then chased by men from the other vehicle.

"We're continuing our enquiries to try and identify all those involved.

"We understand another member of the public's car was struck, but thankfully they were not seriously injured."

Anyone with information has been urged to contact the force by calling 101, quoting log number 20/325351/25.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service[3] spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of a road traffic collision at the junction of Church Lane and Sussex Avenue in West Bromwich at around 3.30pm.

"A woman was treated by paramedics for injuries not believed to be serious before being conveyed to Midland Metropolitan University Hospital."

References

1. ^ Learner drivers 'struggling to pass' as three Midland test centres among the UK's toughest (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
2. ^ West Midlands Police (www.birminghammail.co.uk)
3. ^ West Midlands Ambulance Service (www.birminghammail.co.uk)