A MAN was seriously injured after he was shot in a Quinton street.

Detectives have launched an investigation following the shooting in Bourne Green yesterday (Sunday, July 9) evening.

Officers were called to the area at around 6.30pm and a 26-year-old man was taken to hospital and remains in a serious but stable condition.

Part of Bourne Green was sealed off as forensic experts carried out an examination of the scene.

A West Midlands Police spokesman said they are investigating the circumstances that led to the shooting.

Anyone who can help the investigation is urged to contact the force's Investigation Team by calling 101 ext 8223311 and quoting 20BW/144784L/17.