Sep 15, 2026 9:43 AM
Updated Sep 15, 2026 9:49 AM
Some West Midlands community figures say Birmingham should consider new powers allowing officers to challenge people hiding their faces where crime or anti-social behaviour is suspected. Nottingham has already introduced targeted rules with exemptions for legitimate reasons. Watch the full report to see how the system works — and whether Birmingham should follow.
Birmingham•face coverings•balaclavas•Nottingham face covering rules•West Midlands•anti-social behaviour•crime•Mohammed Zafran•Dan Baker•public safety
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