Broad Street’s manager has called for the full force of the law to be brought down on a .
Three officers were injured in the serious disorder, which saw specialist riot cops brought in and the road closed off in the early hours of Sunday morning.
Seven arrests were made following the incident at .
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Police said that the men, aged 19 to 25, were being quizzed on suspicion of violent disorder and were from Sheldon, Hall Green, Billesley and Bordesley Green.
Mike Olley, manager of Broad Street Business Improvement District, has now urged police to pursue the mob with the same vigour that looters were brought to justice with following the summer riots in 2011.
He claimed that the trouble erupted after a group were ‘ejected’ from the Gatecrasher nightclub.
“We have CCTV up and down the street and in venues, we have scanning devices, with a full investigation we can identify everyone involved.
“Just as there was a clampdown after the riots two years ago, I would like to see the full force of the law brought to bear on this mob.”
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He said it was a disappointing end to a week which saw the and celebrations for securing a purple flag city nightlife award.
“This was an exceptional incident, Broad Street remains a safe place to visit,” he added.
Trouble flared outside the Gatecrasher nightclub shortly before 4am when a group of about 20 lads started hurling stones and bottles at police.
Officers were on routine patrol when they were pelted with missiles by the mob.
Specialist public order cops, with riot shields, were brought in and the road closed while the disorder was broken up and arrests were made.
said: “A group of lads were aggressive to police after leaving a venue and began throwing stones and bottles.
“Three officers suffered minor injuries, but we don’t believe any members of the public were seriously hurt.”