Authorised from 17:40 hours 27th December 2017 to 01:00 hours 28th December 2017.
Within the boundaries of Erdington/Stockland Green.
Officers saw a group of approximately 30 men carrying baseball bats walking through Erdington. Upon seeing officers, the men discarded the weapons. 6 bats and a cosh were recovered. One male was found in possession of a handgun and knuckle duster, another in possession of CS spray. The men stated they had come to fight. 8 men arrested at the scene, others outstanding.
No searches under S60 conducted.