By Benjamin Lynch
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A man is in a critical condition after three people were arrested following a shooting at a nightclub in Birmingham. Three other people injured, two men and a woman, were being treated for less serious injuries, West Midlands Police said. A shooting incident occurred at Mango nightclub in Bristol Street at around 3am on Saturday morning. Three people in their 20s and 30s were arrested from a car on the M6 in Warwickshire a short time later, the force said. They remain in custody on suspicion of violent disorder as the investigation continues. Acting Chief Inspector Michael Clarke said: “This happened in a busy nightclub, on one of the main roads out of Birmingham city centre, so it’s vital that we hear from anybody who saw what happened or who may have captured it on dashcam as they went past. “Our investigation is moving rapidly, and urgent inquiries have led to the arrests of three people, but we continue to investigate as we identify everyone involved. “If you were in the club at the time and saw what happened, or recorded any footage from inside the venue, we need to hear from you urgently.” Police said that Bristol Street, an important route into Birmingham city centre, was cordoned off and will be for “some time”. Detectives have urged motorists to avoid Bristol Street southbound, from the Pagoda Island to Bromsgrove Street. West Midlands Police also said there will be “extra high-visibility patrols” in the area following the shooting. Video footage from the scene showed ambulances and police cars parked in the area. Anyone with information is asked to get in touch on 101, quoting log 561 of September 20, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
