More charges in Bailey Atkinson murder case

The 20-year-old was fatally stabbed in Walsall town centre.

Bailey Atkinson
Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 12th Feb 2023
Last updated 12th Feb 2023

Two more teenagers have been charged with the murder of Bailey Atkinson who was stabbed to death in Walsall two weeks ago.

Sonny Loverage, aged 18 from Bloxwich, and a 17-year-old boy from Walsall who can’t be named because of his age, will appear before Wolverhampton magistrates on Monday (13 Feb).

It brings the total number of teens charged with Bailey’s murder to six.

Police are reminding people that there are legal orders in place around their identities and add that it's paramount names are not discussed on social media as it's a contempt of court.

Since Bailey’s tragic death, officers have increased patrols and resources in Walsall to try to reassure the public. Those patrols are continuing.

Anyone with information to assist ongoing enquiries can contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, quoting log 225 of 28 January.

Alternatively speak to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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