Police were called to Brixton around 6.15pm on Monday night following reports that a 16-year-old boy had been stabbed. Paramedics treated the 15-year-old at the scene. "There are lots of ways the public can get involved in helping to make the community safer too. The authorities have not confirmed the name of the victim, but an online fundraising page has now been set up to raise money towards funeral costs, with social posts linking the name to this tragic incident. Officers were called to the scene at around 2.25am on Sunday, following reports of a stabbing on Churchgate in Bolton town centre. ", Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. Judge Michael Chambers KC adjourned the. Emergency services attended the scene and police cordons. Several people were involved in the disorder on Bradford Place at. Paramedics treated the 15-year-old at the scene then took him to hospital, Stay in the know. There are also lots of ways in which the public can get involved in helping to make the community safer too.". Birmingham headlines 8 February: Six arrested following Bailey Atkinson murder in Walsall Six men so far have been arrested for the murder of Bailey Atkinson who was stabbed to death in Walsall town centre. ", At the time of writing it had raised 570 and people can donate at gofundme.com/f/bailey-atkinson. A man who was fatally injured in an armed gang attack in Walsall town centre on Saturday morning has been named locally as Bailey Atkinson. "It's very early in the investigation, but this appears to be a targeted and vicious attack involving a group of men carrying weapons," she said. Something went wrong, please try again later. Feb 17, 2023 A ninth boy has been charged with the murder of a man stabbed in Walsall town centre. 2023 BBC. There are also other officers, from other police departments, within our force who patrol and respond.". West Midlands Police said detectives believed the assaulted was carried by a group of armed men. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. We also may change the frequency you receive our emails from us in order to keep you up to date and give you the best relevant information possible. Since Mr Atkinson's death patrols have been increased and officers have held with meetings with the town centre businesses, licensees, schools and Walsall College. Walsall police have moved to reassure residents over safety in the town after Bailey Atkinson's tragic death. Were committed to working with partners across the borough to ensure Walsall is a safe place, and Ive been speaking to people in the community to reassure then of the steps we are taking to ensure that., It comes just seven days after a weekend of gunfire drama in Wolverhampton in which police responded to separate firearms incidents. There were also reports of a group of 'golf club-wielding thugs' at the scene of a car crash on Park Road. This means that we may include adverts from us and third parties based on our knowledge of you. such a cruel world we live in! Bailey Atkinson was named by loved ones as the tragic victim of the gang attack in Walsall town centre - which police described as 'targeted'. One person, Harry Pitts, was killed and sixty were injured, ten seriously. Chief Superintendent Dolby added: We have excellent members of the public who work with us across the Walsall borough who patrol with us under the StreetWatch scheme, who do speed detection work with us on our SpeedWatch scheme and who help to look after their communities through Neighbourhood Watch. "I'd ask people planning on travelling into Walsall town centre to think about their journey today as the area around the scene on the High Street is closed while we investigate," he added. What's he waiting for? Subscribe to one or all notification sources from this one place. Remains found in Constance Marten and Mark Gordon baby search, BREAKING Remains found in the search for the two-month-old baby of Constance Marten and Mark Gordon, BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood's mystery fiance unveiled as toyboy 13 years her junior. The . Police have reassured people living in Walsall that it has a strong presence in the area despite a police station closure in 2016. The violence saw West Midlands Police implement section 60 powers, allowing stop-and-search procedures to be used without the need for reasonable grounds for suspicion. At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. The attack happened on High Street, near an Asda supermarket. Jan 28, 2023. "Upon arrival we found a teenage boy. One ambulance, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene. Two men were stabbed in Walsall town centre in an early hours attack. The only compromise would be if you lived right off a main road route in West Wolverhampton e.g Tettenhall Road and Penn Road. Something went wrong, please try again later. "Bailey was so loved, by so many and will be missed so much. Bailey Atkinson, 20, died on 28 January after he was attacked on High Street. Bailey Atkinson was named by loved ones as the tragic victim of the gang attack in Walsall town centre - which police described as 'targeted'. "Within the St Matthewss Neighbourhood Policing Team, there is one inspector, three sergeants, 21 constables and eight PCSOs. A murder investigation has been launched after a teenager was stabbed in Walsall last night. The scene of the fatal incident was sealed off as officers worked to establish how the victim died, forcing a number of businesses to close. A force spokesperson said: "We have put additional officers into the St Matthew's Ward, which covers the town centre and Caldmore, to ensure that on early and late shifts there is always officers on duty. Read about our approach to external linking. The victim, in his 20s, was set upon by a group. The man was taken to hospital where he later died. Paramedics and police were called to Gallery Square in the town on Monday evening (November 28). Send your story ideas to:
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The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. Police have launched a murder investigation after he was set upon by a group of men believed to be armed with weapons on High Street, near to Asda, just after 1.20am. All six remain in custody for questioning, the force said. Demi Freeth said: "Just wanna say RIP Bailey (cousin).. we grown up from babies.. sleep overs at carols&grays.. playing up.. to now being adults. Nathaniel Wardle died at the scene after being attacked in front of his young son. I covered major stories, including the sentencing of Walsall man Phillip Simelane for stabbing schoolgirl Christina Edkins on a Birmingham bus and the sentencing of Pavlo Lapshyn who planted a. A large part of the town centre was sealed off by police after the attack, Resident Ash Zaver said Walsall was usually a peaceful town. The victim, aged in his 20s, was assaulted in the centre of Walsall at about 01:20 GMT by men believed to have weapons, West Midlands Police said. Do not use Facebook to report crime or contact West Midlands Police. Something went wrong, please try again later. A murder investigation was launched on Saturday morning after Bailey Atkinson, was killed in Walsall in the early hours, following a "vicious" attack by a gang with weapons. "Overall, officers from this team have made 156 arrests in the last year. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. Police are appealing for anyone with CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage showing what happened to get in touch, quoting log 225 of January 28. Id urge people to work with us as we investigate, and get in touch with any information. Police presence was also increased in the Walsall area to reassure the public, with detectives saying the "investigation is making progress and were following up a number of positive lines of enquiry. Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 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Shaunna Farley, spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service, said: "We were called at 5.37pm to an incident on Gallery Square in Walsall. Read about our approach to external linking. Both were expected to make full recoveries. Human error to blame for train crash - Greek PM, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece. A post-mortem examination confirmed Mr Atkinson, from Bloxwich, died from stab wounds after the attack on High Street. His injuries were not thought to be life-threatening. Footage appeared to show the victim, who was in his 20s, running through Walsall town centre towards Asda while two cars pursued him. "Bailey was so loved by so many and will be missed so much," their statement said. Police confirmed to Express & Star that they do not believe the two incidents were linked in any way. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Fruit and veg wholesaler blames shortage on supermarkets not paying 'fair price' for produce, Shoplifter banned from every Primark, Boots, Iceland and Wilko in area, Man charged after police find guns & weapons at home in Ward End, Birmingham, Kaylea Titford: What the judge told parents as he jailed them for 'horrifying' manslaughter of disabled teenager, MP urges rail minister to discuss Stourbridge Dasher plan. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. If we work together we can make our communities a safer place to live for everyone.. He had sustained serious injuries that were not believed to be life-threatening. "A man was taken to hospital with stab wounds after disorder outside a Walsall nightclub in the early hours of this morning (Saturday 23 Dec). A senior Walsall Police officer has said he is aware that people are "worried" and "angry" after a weekend of "senseless violence" saw one man killed in Walsall town centre and another stabbed in Dudley in separate incidents. last time I seen you I didnt even recognise you only from that smile and your accent you have. West Midlands Police. While overall, officers from the team had made 156 arrests in the last year. Walsall, West Midlands Sarah Bowdler, a 68-year-old charity worker and widow, was found strangled in her bedroom at her home on Somers Road, Pleck, Walsall, on 17 September 1991. . We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The victim, in his 20s, was set upon by a group of men believed to be armed with. Bailey Atkinson was attacked by a group on High Street, Walsall, A large part of the town centre was sealed off by police after the attack. 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