Four arrested and knives seized in Wolverhampton

A man was stabbed in Wednesfield Road.

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 6th Jul 2024
Last updated 6th Jul 2024

Four teenagers have been arrested and weapons recovered following disorder in Wolverhampton.

Officers were called to Wednesfield Road at around 6.30pm yesterday (5 July).

A man in his 20s was found with stab injuries which are thankfully not believed to be life-threatening.

Following a search of the area, officers recovered knives and arrested four men - two aged 18 and two aged 19 – in connection with the disorder.

They remain in custody for questioning.

Superintendent Martin Hurcomb from Wolverhampton Police, said: "We would like to thank the public for their support in our early investigation, and would encourage anyone else who may have information to come forward.

"We will have an increased presence in the area to reassure the community, and ease any tensions."

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