Teenager arrested and weapon seized in Walsall

It's after a stop and search by police.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 17th Feb 2024

Police have arrested a teenager on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon after officers were called to reports of disorder in Walsall.

Officers from St Matthew’s team, based in the town centre, were called to Wolverhampton Street shortly before 4pm on Monday.

Officers carried out stop and searches and recovered a baseball bat.

A 15-year-old boy was taken into custody on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.

He has been released on bail with strict conditions while we carry out further enquiries.

Inspector Pete Poolton, neighbourhood policing manager at Walsall LPA, said: “We have taken another dangerous weapon off the streets of Walsall.

“Under 25 serious youth violence is a priority in Walsall and we will continue to target those people who come into the town with a weapon with the intention of violence.”

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