Armed police raid home reported to belong to Westminster attacker
West Midlands Police referred inquiries about the operation on Hagley Road to the Metropolitan Police, who refused to say whether it was connected with Wednesday's attack in Westminster.
But a witness who works nearby told the Press Association: "The man from London lived here."
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He added: "They came and arrested three men."
One of the flat's windows was covered in cardboard, with non-uniformed officers spotted taking pieces of equipment into the property.
As he was describing the events, the witness was interrupted by a police officer, who had been guarding the scene.
He had his details taken and was convinced to go to a police station with another officer.