Birmingham Police Arrest 2 in Violent Robbery Case

0:00It's March 27th. Welcome to Birmingham News Today, powered by AI. Birmingham Police have arrested two local men in connection with a violent robbery and assault case. The crime reduction team nabbed 27-year-old Anthony Ferguson, Jr., and 30-year-old Corey Latham, both from the city, on charges of. First degree robbery and second degree assault. The attack happened on March 14th in the 6,800 block of 1st Avenue North, leaving one man hurt. The tip placed a couple of weeks before the arrests on March 23rd. Local authorities say these busts show their focus on cutting down street crime in high-risk areas. No one got hurt during the takedowns, which went smoothly. Both suspects now face time in Jefferson County, jail, as the case moves forward. Officials continue to urge anyone with tips to come forward to help keep neighborhood safer.