Birmingham headlines 22 March: Teenage girl killed in bus crash named<br />A teenage girl who tragically died after being struck by a bus in Birmingham has been named as Sophie Jain Fletcher. Sophie was in Sheaf Lane, Sheldon at around 3pm on Saturday when she was struck by a bus. The driver is helping with police enquiries.<br /><br />Counter terrorism police are investigating an attack on a man who suffered facial burns as he made his way home from a mosque in Birmingham. The victim was taken to hospital with serious injuries - which are not believed to be life threatening. Police have asked the public to remain vigilant.<br /><br />Police were called as bus strikers blocked buses from leaving garages in Birmingham and Coventry Wednesday morning. National Express West Midlands, who operate 93% of bus services in the region, said it is committed to running every bus it can during the strikes.<br />
