Teen shot while attacking rival with machete in Birmingham church car park

On June 26, a violent confrontation occurred in a church car park in Ward End, Birmingham, involving two groups of young men. Antroye Coley, 19, armed with a machete, attempted to attack Awais Ahmed, 21, who was seated in a vehicle with a friend. As Coley approached, Ahmed, from the back seat, shot him in the chest with a handgun. In retaliation, Coley managed to stab Ahmed before fleeing the scene. Both men were later hospitalized for their injuries. The incident escalated further when both injured parties arrived at Birmingham's Heartlands Hospital simultaneously, leading to heightened tensions. Ahmed's friends recognized Coley and transported him to Birmingham's City Hospital, five miles away. The police investigation began with limited information, but extensive review of over 1,000 hours of CCTV footage helped clarify the events leading to the violence. As a result of the investigation, both Ahmed and Coley faced serious legal consequences. Ahmed was sentenced to 24 years for wounding with intent and firearm possession, while his accomplice, Aman Baig, received a seven-year sentence for firearm possession. Coley was sentenced to three years for wounding with intent, and Junior Losinho received a one-year sentence for his involvement. Detective Inspector Francis Nock emphasized the severity of the violence and the need for thorough investigation. The case highlighted the dangers of escalating conflicts among young individuals and the potential for serious harm when weapons are involved.