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Two men injured in Birmingham street shooting

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Wheeler Street sign
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Police have set they will be patrolling the area around Wheeler Street after the double shooting

Two men have been injured in a shooting on a city street, police have said.

West Midlands Police said the men were attacked on Wheeler Street in Newtown, Birmingham, at about 17:00 BST on Saturday.

The pair, aged 21 and 22, were taken to hospital for treatment.

The force, which has appealed for witnesses to the attack, said its neighbourhood teams were "carrying out extra patrols to offer reassurance to residents".

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