Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder in Walsall

It's after an officer sustained leg injuries in a hit-and-run.

Author: Hannah RichardsonPublished 25th Feb 2024

Officers arrested a man on suspicion of attempted murder after an officer sustained leg injuries following a hit-and-run in Walsall.

A car hit the officer and then drove off in Reservoir Place at around 10.30am yesterday.

Police acted on information and stopped a vehicle in Oldbury at just after 5.15am today. During searches drugs were found.

A 28-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and possession of drugs with intent to supply.

A 21-year-old man was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, and in connection with the drugs, and they're now both in custody for questioning.

The officer sustained injuries which we're hopeful won't be life-changing, but these are still early days in his recovery and assessment at hospital is continuing today.

Another officer also received treatment but fortunately they were not seriously injured.

Chief Superintendent Phil Dolby, from Walsall Local Policing Area (LPA) said: "To learn a colleague has been injured while on duty is always distressing.

"He sustained some nasty injuries which we expect will take some time to recover from, and we'll be offering the officer, his family and colleagues all the support we can.

"This is a live investigation, where arrests have been made, and it's important we allow our detectives to progress their enquiries."

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