Perry Barr police incident live with emergency crews outside train station

Emergency services crews have responded to a 'police incident' tonight (Tuesday, April 29). A number of police vehicles, ambulances and a fire engine were parked outside Perry Barr train station, off Birchfield Road and Walsall Road. READ MORE: Birmingham bin workers pay cut 'unjustified and clear escalation of dispute', says Unite READ MORE: Aerial photos show shocking aftermath of devastating Bloxwich house explosion One witness said they had been taken off a train. "Major incident at Perry Barr Station," they said. "Not sure what happened. Just got taken off the train." The nature of the incident is not yet known. Get breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp , click the link to join We have contacted West Midlands Police and the British Transport Police for a statement. Transport for West Midlands said the incident was causing "major disruption." It posted on X: "Police incident at Perry Barr Rail Station. "Trains serving Perry Barr may experience delays and cancellations. "Check with your rail operator for alternative travel arrangements." In an update, it added: "All lines to Perry Barr are currently blocked. "Ticket acceptance is in place with @nxwestmidlands." This is a breaking news article. For further updates, please follow the live blow below.