Archive · 21 Aug 2026
Petrol Bombs Set Ferrari, McLaren Ablaze At Birmingham Wedding Venue
Several expensive cars caught fire outside a wedding venue in Birmingham, England.
Reports say petrol bombs or other fire-starting devices were thrown at the cars.
A Ferrari and a McLaren were reportedly among the vehicles damaged, but the exact number and models have not been confirmed.
Video appears to show three people dressed in black near the venue.
The suspects reportedly ran away in a white Volkswagen Golf.
People inside the venue helped put out some flames with fire extinguishers.
About 500 wedding guests and other diners were nearby.
One guest said children were close to the cars, making the incident especially worrying.
Police and firefighters attended, but nobody was reported hurt.
Investigators have not said why the attack happened.
A suspected firebomb attack damaged several luxury vehicles, reportedly including a Ferrari and a McLaren, outside Birmingham’s Royal Shalimar venue.
CCTV footage appears to show three people in black throwing petrol bombs or incendiary devices at cars parked outside.
West Midlands Police said officers were called at about 8:30 p.m. after reports that two cars were on fire.
Around 500 wedding guests, including children, and additional restaurant diners were present during the incident.
Three suspected attackers reportedly fled down Mole Street in a white Volkswagen Golf; no injuries were reported and the motive remains unknown.
- Who
- Three suspected attackers allegedly targeted parked luxury vehicles; West Midlands Police is investigating.
- What
- Petrol bombs or other incendiary devices were reportedly thrown at vehicles outside the Royal Shalimar, causing fires and damage.
- When
- Wednesday evening, at approximately 8:30 p.m.
- Where
- Outside the Royal Shalimar in Birmingham’s Sparkbrook area; police referenced Highgate Road, and suspects were seen fleeing down Mole Street.
- Why
- The motive has not been established.
- Venue
- Royal Shalimar, Birmingham, United Kingdom
- Police call
- West Midlands Police responded at about 8:30 p.m. to reports of two cars on fire.
- Vehicles
- A Ferrari and a McLaren were reportedly among the damaged vehicles, but the exact number and models remain unconfirmed.
- Possible model
- Circulating footage appears to show a Lamborghini Huracán EVO Spyder, though this has not been independently verified.
- Suspects
- CCTV appears to show three people dressed in black; reports say they escaped in a white Volkswagen Golf.
- People present
- Event organisers said about 500 wedding guests attended, with additional diners in the restaurant below.
- Injuries
- No injuries were reported.
