A man reportedly fell several floors inside the Henman and Cooper bar on Colmore Row in Birmingham city centre, according to authorities. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries, police said, with the incident believed to have occurred on Friday night. Reports indicate that emergency services, including multiple police units and paramedics, were dispatched to the scene shortly after the alarm was raised.
Eyewitnesses said that officers taped off the entrance and set up a cordon, while a substantial police presence, including vehicles and an ambulance, remained stationed outside for several hours as the investigation began. According to information about the venue, it features a distinctive spiral staircase leading to a popular rooftop terrace with views of the city. A West Midlands Police spokesperson confirmed that officers were on scene to determine how the man fell several floors.
She stated that they were working alongside emergency colleagues to establish the full circumstances and appealed for anyone with information to come forward. They have urged anyone who was in the Colmore Row area at the time or who may have captured dashcam footage to come forward. The spokesperson added that detectives are also examining whether any safety issues might have contributed to the fall.
Police said they remained at the scene for several hours to gather evidence and speak to potential witnesses. A witness who spoke to the Daily Express described the emergency response as overwhelming, saying she quickly saw a large number of police cars and ambulances and learned that a man had been seriously injured, with the situation looking grave. She expressed hope that he would recover, adding that he appeared to have been enjoying a night out before the fall.
As of now, the man's current condition remains unconfirmed, and the cause of the fall is yet to be determined, with police not releasing his identity or age. It is unclear whether any other individuals were involved or injured, and the bar has not issued a public statement. West Midlands Police said they continue to appeal for witnesses as they piece together the circumstances, with many questions about safety remaining.
The incident has raised concerns among local residents about safety in multi-level venues.