Bailey Atkinson: fourth teenager charged with murder

Bailey Atkinson, 20, died after being stabbed in Walsall town centre

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 9th Feb 2023

Police have charged a fourth teenager in connection with the killing of Bailey Atkinson in Walsall.

Ronan McCulloch, aged 18 and from Bloxwich, was detained earlier this week and has now been charged with murder.

He has been remanded to appear before Wolverhampton Magistrates Court this morning (9 February).

20-year-old Bailey was attacked on the High Street during the early hours of 28 January. He later died in hospital.

Five other men have been bailed while enquiries continue.

Three boys - two aged 16 and another aged 15 - have already been charged in connection with his murder.

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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