Man in court over Wolverhampton thefts

His arrest followed a series of thefts from local stores throughout the wider city

West Midlands Police made the arrest
Author: Vicky HainesPublished 5th Aug 2025

A man is appearing in court this morning, accused of stealing hundreds of pounds worth of goods from shops across Bilston and Wolverhampton.

A man was arrested in the East Park area on Sunday, following a series of thefts from local stores throughout the wider city.

James Horton, aged 37, was later charged with 15 offences of thefts from shops across Bilston and Wolverhampton, as well as failing or refusing to provide a sample of a Class A drugs test.

Horton will appear before Wolverhampton Magistrates Court this morning (5 August).

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