Negotiators spent hours talking to a 53 year old male who was barricaded in a property with a alleged firearm, Police evacuated neighbours he made threats to kill and Armed police attended to help with the situation and made a arrest this morning and the suspect is in custody . A gang behind a series of attacks on cash machines, robberies and car thefts in Birmingham and Solihull have been jailed today. They would tie straps around freestanding ATMs before ripping them out using vehicles they had stolen. Thirteen vehicles were stolen during their crime spree, which started in March last year, and were used to carry out the series of robberies. Banks, supermarkets, convenience stores and a college were targeted by the thieves during their three month rampage. The gang also carried out violent robberies, including an attack on a security guard where a cash box containing tens of thousands of pounds was stolen. They were responsible for 14 offences during the three months, predominately targeting ATMs, but also stole around £40,000 worth of cigarettes. After a painstaking operation including months of surveillance work, CCTV, forensics and phone analysis, we were able to bring the gang down. Detective Sergeant Martin Kelly, who oversaw the operation, said: “The actions of this gang were shocking. Their behaviour was blatant, often spending long periods of time trying to steal cash machines with no care for the people around them. They had no regard for the law and were determined to do what they wanted with no thought about the consequences. Also the name of the Smethwick murder victim being Karl Gallagher and he is 31 years old not 21 years old as police said originally Please pay your respects in the comments and don't forget to like comment share and subscribe instagram.com/scarcitystudios twitter.com/scarcitystudios Alpha Claims and Hire are Birmingham's leading accident management company specialising in non-fault claims. Are you a taxi driver? Have you been involved in a accident? Do you need a accident replacement car? Call us on: 0121 327 0382 We stock cars for Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Solihull, Walsall Councils, and many more councils across the UK. Alpha claims and hire stocks euro 6, clean air zone compliant cars. ************************************************ Alpha claims and hire opened its doors in 2009. The company quickly became the sector’s leader with its brand new top quality cars, unprecedented service quality, 24 hour service and still remains as the number 1 choice for post accident services. By offering many unique options to drivers, Alpha claims and hire quickly brought extra flair to the accident management industry and is based in the heart of Birmingham city center. The claims company became the one and only address for taxi drivers, car drivers, and passengers since its opening and continues to be different and special with its wide variety of cars, and top notch service. ************************************************ Reach out: Instagram: www.instagram.com/alphaclaims... Facebook: www.facebook.com/ALPHACLAIMSA... Twitter: twitter.com/alphaclaimsuk Linkedin: ie.linkedin.com/company/alpha... Snapchat: www.snapchat.com/add/alphacla... ************************************************ Our services: Alpha Claims & hire: www.alphaclaimsandhire.co.uk/ Alpha Wedding hire: www.alphaselfdrivehire.co.uk/ Alpha Taxi car hire: www.alphataxicarhire.co.uk/ * Copyright Disclaimer Under Section 107 of the Copyright Act 1976, allowance is made for "fair use" for purposes such as criticism, commenting, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, and research. Fair use is a use permitted by copyright statute that might otherwise be infringing. Non-profit, educational or personal use tips the balance in favour of fair use