Ninth charge in Bailey Atkinson murder investigation
A 17-year-old is the latest to be charged over the fatal stabbing in Walsall.
Last updated 17th Feb 2023
A ninth person has been charged with the murder of Bailey Atkinson, who was stabbed to death in Walsall last month.
The 17-year-old boy, who can’t be named because of their age, will appear before Wolverhampton magistrates today (17 Feb).
Eight teenagers have already been charged with his murder.
They are 18-year-old Sonny Loverage and 18-year-old Ronan McCulloch, both from Bloxwich; two 15-year-olds, two 16-year-olds and two 17-year-olds, who can not be named because of their age.
In a statement, West Midlands Police said: "Bailey’s family have been updated with this latest development as we continue to support them in their time of grief.
"We continue to stress there are legal orders in place around the identities of those charged and it's paramount that their names are not discussed on social media as it is a contempt of court.
"We continue to offer reassurance to the public by increasing patrols in the area.
"We are continuing these patrols to show to the public that we are working hard to make our streets safe and reduce the fear of crime."
Anyone with information to assist the 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.