West Midlands Police have arrested two men in connection with an incident during Birmingham riots in August, when shots were fired at officers and the force helicopter.

And they have released new CCTV footage of another man they wish to interview in connection with the incident.

The incident outside the Bartons Arms pub, in Newtown, happened at about 11.50pm on August 9.

Firearms were discharged at police as they responded to the disorder.

On Wednesday morning, officers from Force CID arrested two men at addresses in Nechells and Halesowen. Both are currently in custody helping police with their enquiries.

A 20-year-old from Nechells has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, riot, arson with intent to endanger life, violent disorder, burglary and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

A 20-year-old from Halesowen has been arrested on suspicion of riot, arson with intent to endanger life, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and violent disorder

Police have also released new CCTV footage showing a man they wish to trace in connection with the incident outside the Bartons Arms.

The footage shows a man running along Trinity Road at Nelson Road in Aston following the incident outside the pub.

He is wearing a black hooded jacket around his shoulders, over a light-coloured zip-up top and black Adidas trousers with half a white stripe down the sides.

DI Andy Bannister from Force CID said "Enquiries into the incident where officers were shot at are ongoing and the local community's response has so far been very positive. Officers have spent many hours trawling through CCTV footage, which has enabled them to release the new footage today."

He added: "The footage clearly shows a man we would like to trace in connection with the incident and we are appealing for the man himself to contact officers.

"We would alos like to hear from anyone who recognises the man from the images to call Force CID on 0345 113 5000 or call Crimestoppers confidentially on 0800 555 111."