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Group of Men Petrol Bomb Supercars During UK Wedding

Venue staff extinguished the flames before emergency crews arrived, and police said no injuries were reported after the attack.

  • On Wednesday, August 19, three individuals hurled 5 petrol bombs at the Royal Shalimar venue in Sparkbrook, Birmingham, targeting guests and high-value vehicles during a wedding celebration with nearly 500 attendees inside.
  • CCTV footage captured three suspects dressed in black throwing missiles at attendees and two supercars, believed to be a Lamborghini and a McLaren, while young guests and a baby were narrowly missed during the assault.
  • Venue staff quickly extinguished the flames using fire extinguishers before emergency services arrived. Diner Fahim Kayani said, "I was inside enjoying my meal when this very serious incident took place."
  • Following the attack, West Midlands Police launched an investigation after three suspects fled down Mole Street in a white Volkswagen Golf. Authorities urge anyone with information to call 101, quoting log 5308 of August 18.
  • Though no injuries were reported, local Councillor Jamil Khan described the event as a "shocking and worrying incident," adding that bystanders could have been injured "or worse" during the attack.
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Metro News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Thursday, August 20, 2026.
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