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Birmingham Green Party Councillor Charged with Assaulting Police and Public
8/10/2026, 8:46:02 PM
Incident Overview
On Thursday, August 6, West Midlands Police were dispatched to reports of disorder at the junction of Monument Road and Hagley Road in Edgbaston. Officers arrested a 66-year-old woman on suspicion of assault. Later that afternoon, Siobhan Harper-Nunes, a Birmingham Green Party councillor for the Ladywood ward, was formally charged with five assault offences: one count involving a member of the public, three counts involving police officers, and one count involving a police staff member. She was released on bail and is scheduled to appear before Birmingham Magistrates’ Court on September 10.
Political Background
Harper-Nunes was elected to Birmingham City Council earlier this year and previously stood as the Green Party candidate in the 2024 West Midlands mayoral election, where she finished fifth with 5.2 % of the vote. She also serves as vice-chairwoman of the Birmingham Race Impact Group, a role in which she has advocated for racial equity and community engagement.
Official Responses
The Birmingham Green Party announced that Harper-Nunes has been suspended from the party group pending an investigation. Labour group leader Nicky Brennan called for her to step aside, stating that she should act in the interests of Ladywood residents. West Midlands Police reiterated that officers responded to the disturbance at approximately 5 p.m. on August 6 and that the charges reflect assaults on both the public and police personnel.
Legal Proceedings
Following her arrest, Harper-Nunes was bailed and will face the five assault charges at a hearing scheduled for September 10. No further details about potential sentencing or additional conditions have been released.
Implications
The case highlights the scrutiny elected officials face when alleged misconduct involves law-enforcement officers. It also places the Birmingham Green Party under internal review as it navigates the suspension and potential impact on its representation within the council.
