Armed robbery at Ben's Fish Bar in Birmingham thwarted by owner and staff.

Zafar Iqbal, owner of Ben's Fish Bar in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, thwarted an armed robbery on October 11. A knife-wielding assailant attempted to steal cash during a busy service but was subdued by Iqbal and his staff, who held him down for 13 minutes until police arrived. West Midlands Police arrested the suspect on robbery charges. Iqbal commended his team for their swift and courageous response to the incident.

October 23, 2024
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