15/10/2026
Brummies United Against Racism has written to the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner following reports of students being intimidated in Chelmsley Wood. "Chelmsley Wood Patriots" posted this video and then deleted it.
We have asked how West Midlands Police will address groups conducting so-called “patriot” patrols, protect those being targeted and reassure communities who are understandably fearful.
The reports describe Asian male students being intimidated by men claiming to be from Chelmsley Wood Patriots and told they were not allowed to use the park.
We have also been shown an admission from the group that they followed the students home, where one of the windows was subsequently smashed (shown at end of video).
Calling yourself a “patriot” gives you no authority to police our streets or decide who belongs in our public spaces.
Black and Brown communities should not have to change their routes, avoid their local parks or fear being followed home.
We are asking the PCC and West Midlands Police what action they will take.
Our communities deserve an answer.
