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Police chase and tackle down gunman with loaded antique revolver in Birmingham

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Birmingham: Police chase and take down gunman with loaded antique revolver

Bodycam footage shows the moment unarmed police officers chased down a gunman in a Birmingham street and found him with a loaded revolver.

The officers were patrolling in an unmarked car near City Hospital on 1 February 2021 when a black VW Polo pulled across their path.

After turning on their blue lights and pulling the driver over, a passenger bolted from the car and a chase ensued.

The 19-year-old was quickly tracked down by a taser-trained officer, who found a revolver stuffed in his waistband during the arrest.

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