Two arrested after Birmingham fairground 180ft experience collapse horror
Two people have been arrested following a nightmare fairground ride collapse in Birmingham. Two women were taken to hosital after the 180ft structure collapsed in the second city’s Centenary Square last night (December 12).
Emergency services rushed to the scene to help trapped revellers following the incident. Cordons remain in place around the Star Flyer ride, which fell at around 7.30pm leaving 13 people injured.
Now, West Midlands Police have confirmed they have arrested two men aged 55 and 21. According to the Sun, the pair were arrested on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and obstructing officers.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “We remain in Centenary Square in Birmingham this afternoon assisting the Health & Safety Executive after a number of people were injured in an incident involving a fairground ride.
“A cordon is in place and is likely to remain in place throughout the day.
“Two men aged, 55 and 21, were arrested at the scene last night on suspicion of perverting the course of justice and obstructing officers and remain in our custody today.
“Anyone with CCTV or mobile phone footage which may assist the investigation has been asked to get in touch quoting log 4290 of 12 December.”
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