Police release film of rioters firing on helicopter

FOOTAGE of hooded thugs firing shots at police officers and a force helicopter during this month’s riots has been released.

West Midlands Police have taken the “unusual step” in issuing the CCTV images of a group of 30 to 40 young men in the Newtown area of Birmingham on the night of Tuesday, August 9.

They hope the “disturbing” footage will encourage members of the public to come forward.