Deadly cache of 14 zombie knives, spears, crossbow, machete and taser dumped on street

A deadly haul of weapons was found dumped in Small Heath

An investigation is underway after a haul of deadly weapons was found dumped on a Birmingham street.

Officers from the force’s Guardian Taskforce team were patrolling around Coventry Road, Small Heath, when they were alerted by a member of the public around 3pm on Thursday (October 16).

They went to Vaughton Street South, where they discovered 14 zombie knives, four spears, a crossbow, a machete, a taser, and PAVA spray.

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All of the weapons were seized, and enquiries are ongoing to establish how they ended up on the residential street, which is home to a school.

Earlier in the day, the team arrested a man after stopping his car on Pershore Road.

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A 67-year-old man was arrested after we seized a taser.

Nigel Loat has now been charged with driving without insurance and driving without a licence.

He will be appearing at Birmingham Magistrates’ Court later this month.

West Midlands Police said: “Project Guardian is a specialist taskforce which tackles knife crime and youth violence.

“There is particular emphasis on reducing knife crime, through a range of tactics from plain-clothed operations to high visibility patrols.

“If you see something suspicious in your area get in touch with us by calling 101, or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 to stay anonymous.”