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Firebombs thrown at supercars outside Birmingham wedding venue

Two supercars were set alight by firebombs outside a wedding venue in Birmingham's Sparkbrook area around 8:30 PM on Wednesday. Guests were seen running from the Royal Shalimar venue as three incendiary devices were thrown towards the entrance and parked cars.

Matthew WeaverThe Guardian - World NewsFiled 2026-08-21 · 15:13 GMTLean · Center-LeftRead · 2 min
Firebombs thrown at supercars outside Birmingham wedding venue
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Two supercars were set alight by firebombs outside a wedding venue in Birmingham's Sparkbrook area around 8:30 PM on Wednesday. Guests were seen running from the Royal Shalimar venue as three incendiary devices were thrown towards the entrance and parked cars. CCTV footage captured two vehicles, reportedly a Lamborghini and a McLaren, catching fire before three men in black fled in a white Volkswagen Golf. West Midlands Police are investigating the incident, reviewing CCTV and speaking with witnesses. Firefighters attended and made one vehicle safe; no injuries were reported. The venue confirmed guest safety was their priority and they remain committed to providing a secure environment. Police are appealing for information from the public.

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No one was trapped or injured in the incident.

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West Midlands police are investigating the incident which occurred around 8:30 pm on Wednesday in the Sparkbrook area.

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Firebombs were thrown at supercars outside a wedding venue in Birmingham, setting two alight.

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Three men dressed in black were seen getting into a white Volkswagen Golf and driving off.

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Two supercars, reportedly a Lamborghini and a McLaren, were set alight.

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Firebombs were thrown at supercars outside a wedding venue in Birmingham, setting two alight and prompting guests to sprint out of the building.West Midlands Police said they were investigating the incident, which happened in the Sparkbrook area of Birmingham at around 8.30pm on Wednesday.Videos circulating online appear to show people running from the Royal Shalimar on Highgate Road after three incendiary devices were thrown towards the entrance of the venue and the cars parked outside.CCTV footage shows moment supercars are hit with firebombTwo of the supercars, reported to be a Lamborghini and a McLaren, were set alight before three men dressed in black were seen getting into a white Volkswagen Golf and driving off.Footage shows the front of one of the vehicles on fire and a man kicking one of the incendiary devices away from the area.A spokesperson for West Midlands Fire Service said: “A fire engine from Highgate station attended after two vehicles were deliberately set alight. One vehicle was made safe by firefighters. No one was trapped or injured.”A statement from the Royal Shalimar said: “Our immediate priority was the safety of our guests, and we are grateful that no one was injured. Our staff responded quickly and the situation was dealt with promptly alongside the emergency services and police.”It added: “Royal Shalimar has always been a place for families, celebrations and the wider Birmingham community, and we remain committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for our guests.”Police said officers had spoken to witnesses and reviewed CCTV footage. They asked for anyone with information to contact them through their website or by calling 101.
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