Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. "Our enquiries continue and officers are trawling CCTV footage from the area. ", While Walsall FC Police tweeted: "Please be aware of a separate police incident we are dealing with in Walsall town centre around the Digbeth area, resulting in certain pubs / shops having to close whilst initial investigations take place.". Hartlepool United 3-3 Walsall . "Officers attended and supported the fire and ambulance . The victim, in his 20s, was set upon by a group of men believed to be armed with weapons on the High Street, near to Asda, just after 1.20am. Both carriageways are closed within junction 10 at Walsall to allow recovery and repairs following the crash involving the lorry and a car at about 03:40 GMT. 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The overturned lorry on the M6 (Image: National Highways) A lorry overturned after a crash with a car - blocking the M6 near Walsall. Customer assistant staff will see their hourly pay increase from 10.20 to 10.90. Taken away too soon, sleep tight brother. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. The victim was attacked by a weapon wielding gang near to Asda around 1.20am. Police officer to run half marathon for Arthur . The articulated lorry crossed over the northbound carriageway and came to rest on its side. Posted: 16th February 2023 It is located near to a Lidl store and Foundry Gym. "The area has been cordoned off for the forensic recovery of the remains and further searches to be carried out. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Bailey Atkinson was named by friends and family as the victim of a "targeted" incident in Walsall town centre. A cordon was placed around an area near the markets hours before League Two Walsall FC played Premier League Leicester City in an FA Cup fourth round match being streamed by the BBC. We use these powers, called section 60 powers, carefully when we feel there is a risk of violence, and they help us keep people safe. Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following an attack in Walsall town centre today. This is a live blog, we will be updating it. The latest news, comment and entertainment listings from towns and villages across the Walsall borough | News, sport, business, education and more. Posted: 16th February 2023 We have a reporter heading to the scene. The incident has resulted in part of the M6 being shut in both directions within the junction. Chris Lang has been behind all five series of the detective drama which has seen Nicola Walker's character Cassie leave the show and a new character, played by Sinead Keenan, join alongside Sanjeev Bhaskar. A man died after he was attacked by an armed gang, police have just revealed. "He received treatment on scene before being conveyed on blue lights to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham for further care.". If you need to get in touch with your local police force in an emergency dial 999 or in a non emergency call 101. We saw a man waving a gun around - no one could quite beleive it. ITV Unforgotten writer issues critical message to fans over Series 5 change. Loose Women star, who welcomed Belle earlier this month and Rose on her 32nd birthday last October, posted the adorable snap on Instagram. We have contacted the force and as to the nature of the incident and will bring a statement as soon as we get it. View any neighbourhood team page by using the links: Aldridge Blakenall Bloxwich Brownhills Darlaston Delves Pleck St Matthew's Willenhall Feedback1 Rate this page (1 star poor - 3 stars excellent). The victim,. Tributes were paid to the casualty, now identified. "The first appliance arrived to the scene within five minutes of being mobilised.". Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Twitter back after two-hour outage affected tweets, Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case, Finland starts construction of Russia border fence. DeSantis won't say he's running. A witness - who did not want to be named - said dozens of armed officers swarmed the road shortly after the call. "It is obviously something very serious but I don't know what's happened.". In a statement through WMP, his family said: A planned balloon release in memory of Bailey that was due to take place this evening (29 January) has been cancelled by the family, with people being asked not to gather at the scene, as his family appeal for privacy at this time. A spokeswoman for WMAS said: "A pedestrian has been taken to a major trauma centre following a road traffic collision with a car this morning in Walsall. As police continue to hunt the killers of a man in Walsall, special stop and search powers have been implemented. Alternatively you can call us on 101. The BMW is understood to have collided with another car before hitting the boy's buggy, West Midlands Police said. One note said: "R.I.P. The market area of High Street will be open again shortly, but the scene of the attack will remain sealed off while investigations continue. A police vehicle was also parked across the road and an officer was stood next to it. 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Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat or call 101 quoting log number 1039 of 10 September. Hartlepool United 3-3 Walsall. Good morning #Saddlers Please be aware of a separate police incident we are dealing with in Walsall town centre around the Digbeth area, resulting in certain pubs / shops having to close whilst initial investigations take place. B&M closing stores across UK as full list of locations announced. Extra police stop-and-search powers were in place in parts of the town until 7am on Monday, January 30. Or contact officers via live chat at west-midlands.police.uk, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. A spokesperson said: "We were alerted to a collision on the M6 southbound, involving a lorry which had crashed through the central reservation, causing it to overturn. "After that police and armed police were everywhere. Credit: BPM Media A cordon is in place and Darlaston Road has been shut . Walsall Aldridge Bloxwich Brownhills Darlaston Pelsall Streetly Willenhall Willenhall Driver admits dragging Walsall police officer down street as he tried to arrest him A banned motorist. Our investigation is making progress and were following up a number of positive lines of enquiry. Stacey Solomon fans warn they 'may unfollow her' after Belle and Rose snap. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. The cordon spans for about 200 yards on Union Street. Judge Michael Chambers KC adjourned the matter until March. B&M closing stores across UK as full list of locations announced. A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We were called shortly after 3am today to a lorry crash at Junction 10 of the M6 at Walsall. A picture from the scene shows a police cordon is currently in place, sealing off part of the town centre. Read about our approach to external linking. He died a short time later in hospital. POLL: The Greatest Stokie ever - which of these 40 famous faces should take the crown? Unit 17, Brindleys Business Park, Chaseside Drive. Horrendous scene for our @ResponseWMP and @firearmsWMP colleagues to deal with once again this morning. A major manhunt remains under way after a man 'waved a gun' inside a Walsall church. The centre of Walsall's main shopping street was sealed off today amid an ongoing police incident. Kate Middleton and Prince William beam as they break cover after Harry and Meghan's eviction from Frogmore Cottage. Five men arrested after spate of burglaries in Wolverhampton, Walsall and South Staffs Five men are in police custody today after a string of burglaries in Wolverhampton, Walsall and South Staffordshire overnight - with one premises being attacked using a stolen forklift truck. Walsall, leavng the scene sealed off for hours. Two police vehicles are located in the cordon. If you know the suspect and they are local, or a vehicle is involved, please use our Live Chat facility. Teen arrested after violent disorder sees boy knifed and cars rammed in Walsall street, Six arrests after armed gang raid suspected Smethwick cannabis farm 'before crashing getaway car', Veteran bus driver lifts lid on dealing with abusive passengers and 'nightmare' traffic. Cuckoo'sNookand the Dingle is classified as a Local Nature Reserve (LNR) and a Site of Importance to Nature Conservation (SINC). WALSALL STABBING UPDATE - A 19-year old man arrested in connection with a double death in Walsall has been released without charge. Help us to make your communities safer & free from this level of violence. This is what WMP have said: Weve been using extra powers overnight giving us the ability to stop and search people in parts of the borough without the need for the usual grounds. Around 24 hours after his death, a sea of tributes had been laid in High Street just yards from the scene. All lanes are now back open after work was carried out throughout the night to fix the barrier. He was set upon near the town centre Asda store at around 1.20am on Saturday, January 28. A reader has sent in this photograph of the scene. Weve already recovered CCTV and continue to work at the scene today.. Anyone with CCTV, mobile phone footage or dashcam footage was urged not to share it on social media, but to get in touch with the force. "The incident happened on Union Street in Walsall at 2.52am today (Thursday). At the moment, Savers , B&M , the Entertainer and all shops in Market Square are not accessible due to the cordon. M&S introducing important UK-wide change affecting thousands. Posted. "The articulated lorry crossed over to the northbound carriageway and came to a rest on its side whilst the car is in lane 3 on the southbound with a lamppost underneath the vehicle. Championship. GN @CrimestoppersWM @DetectivesWMP https://t.co/NVMU99yA5M. Repairs to lamp columns and central reservation barrier are also underway but cannot be fully undertaken until the lorry has been removed.". Today, a large part of the town centre has been sealed off while officers work at the scene. Video, 00:01:31, Pupils sing as UB40 attend special assembly. A pub licensee is renewing his links with the brewing trade after returning to take over the beer pumps at The Swan, at Clayhanger, Walsall. Kate Middleton and Prince William beam as they break cover after Harry and Meghan's eviction from Frogmore Cottage. You can see our Live Chat opening hours here. "The pedestrian, a man, had been involved in a collision with a car. The case relates to an incident at the 47-year-old defendant's home in Wednesbury Road near Walsall town centre. It is still not clear what has taken place. Dike double beats Boro to end Baggies' bad run. pic.twitter.com/GD11b8yM5w. A popular boozer is set to reopen in the coming weeks after being taken over by a Black Country pub chain. Walsall's top cop has addressed crime fears after a murder probe was launched following a brutal armed gang attack which left a man dead. Walsall Bookmark Police hunt 'dishevelled man' after girl, 13, brutally beaten in Brownhills woodland attack Staffordshire Police Bookmark Schoolgirl, 14, suffers fractured collarbone after. A stretch of the M6 motorway remains shut after a lorry crashed through the central barrier. Wider searches of woodland near Cuckoos Nook in Walsall are taking place after police found what they believe to be human remains.. West Midlands Police have launched the enquiry near Sutton Road . "No serious injuries occurred in the incident however there is a significant infrastructure damage to the central reservation and a lamp column. #UPDATE | We're currently investigating an incident that happened in #Walsall town centre earlier this morning.We have officers working in the High Street area, and part of the area is closed off.We'll issue more information shortly. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. "I looked outside and saw police activity on the road. Traffic is being diverted via the. "In total, our response included 15 firefighters and three fire engines, with crews attending from stations including Willenhall, Bilston and Tipton. "If this incident impacts on your planned route, please allow extra journey time. Police have said pubs and shops are closed following the incident. Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following an attack in Walsall town centre today. A man accused of stabbing a man during an incident at his Black Country home has appeared before a judge. More repairs are set to take place tonight - but no lanes will be closed today. He was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead just before 3am. Walsall Town Centre and Markets posted on Facebook this morning: "Market square, the area outside poundland, the entertainer and B&M in walsall town centre has been cordoned off due to a police incident. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake. A photograph passed to BlackCountryLive showed police tape and cones placed on the road. Read about our approach to external linking. 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The flowers were laid after a man, said to be in his 20s, was killed by a gang wielding weapons, around 1.20am. The case relates to an incident at the 47-year-old defendant's home in Wednesbury Road near Walsall town centre. He was treated by paramedics at the scene before being rushed to Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham. For other enquiries, visit the West Midlands Police website - west-midlands.police.uk/contact-us/. A shocked shop worker at Ideal Mobile Junction told Black Country Live: "This morning someone pulled out a gun, they took it out just like that. There is also significant congestion on the M5 northbound from junction two on to the M6 northbound as well as on the M54 eastbound. Officers pull an abandoned off-road bike from the canal. The victim of an armed gang attack in Walsall town centre has been formally named. 25 May 2021 The 51-year-old was found dead at his home on Broad Lane in Walsall A 24-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a man's body was discovered at a house. Other landmarks nearby include Central Hall Methodist Church and Asda St Matthews superstore. "One ambulance, two paramedic officers and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene. 1 2 3 Did you find the information useful? Police are treating the discovery as "unexplained" and said the incident had been referred to the coroner. Detective Inspector Laura Harrison, leading the investigation, said: Its very early in the investigation, but this appears to be a targeted and vicious attack involving a group of men carrying weapons. West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has provided a statement about this incident. 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