Police probe Birmingham terror threat intelligence

West Midlands Police tonight warned the public of intelligence suggesting a possible threat to Birmingham city centre.

A force spokeswoman said no vehicles would be allowed past the inner ring road, although she stressed that bars, restaurants and clubs were not being closed.

“We understand the impact this (the road closures) will have on people and will keep the situation under review and advise the public appropriately,” she added.

The spokeswoman said: ``West Midlands Police are issuing a public warning to people who may be visiting Birmingham city centre tonight after they received intelligence to suggest a threat to the city centre.

“Our response needs to be proportionate in the actions we are taking and informing the public. We are not closing bars, restaurants or clubs but we are asking for them to be searched and for people entering the premises to be searched.”

Outlining details of the road closures, the spokeswoman continued: “There will be a higher police presence in the city centre and access by vehicles will be limited.

"No vehicles will be allowed past the inner ring road into the city centre.”