West Midlands Police said detectives believed the assaulted was carried by a group of armed men. Two men, aged 19 and 20, were arrested after being stopped in a vehicle in the Leamore area on Monday evening. Read about our approach to external linking. We ask Birmingham: How can bus services improve in the city? ITV Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall 'crying every day' after husband Andrew Buchan leaves her for co-star, Buchan has reportedly left her for BBC Better co-star Leila Farzad, 40, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle break silence after Frogmore Cottage eviction, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been forced out from the Windsor property, BBC Strictly Come Dancing star joins EastEnders cast in new family. 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. A ninth boy has been charged with the murder of a man stabbed in Walsall town centre. 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. VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Dozens of girls treated after new Iran poisonings, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Bailey Atkinson died from multiple stab wounds, A large part of the town centre was sealed off by police after the stabbing. Hope your resting and out of fear. West Midlands Police launched a murder investigation after a man died following at attack in Walsall town centre today. Jan 28, 2023. 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VideoAt the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Why Covid lab-leak theory is now being taken seriously, Blackpink lead top stars back on the road in Asia, Exploring the rigging claims in Nigeria's elections, 'Wales is in England' gaffe sparks TikToker's trip, Ukraine war casts shadow over India's G20 ambitions, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. A murder investigation has been launched after a man was fatally attacked by a gang in Walsall town centre. Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Dec 28, 2022. The victim, in his 20s, was set upon by a group. Four others, aged 18, 20, 21 and 25, were arrested at an address in Worcester on Tuesday morning. ", The family of the 20-year-old paid this tribute to their son: We respectfully ask for privacy at the moment while we grieve the loss of our beloved boy Bailey. Both were expected to make full recoveries. Det Insp Laura Harrison said they were examining CCTV footage and the scene of the assault. West Midlands Police said Mr Atkinson's family had been updated with the latest development, and the force added it continued to support them. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. What's he waiting for? Chief Superintendent Phil Dolby, Walsall police commander, said they had police vehicles to support the police constables and police community support officers who are permanently stationed there. 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. "Rest easy till we meet again. Chief Superintendent Phil Dolby, Walsall NPU commander, added: "We will continue to work with our partners and the public moving forward to make our streets safe and reduce the fear of crime. In response to claims that crime had risen after Green Lane police station shut in 2016, a Walsall policing commander said "our strong presence in the town centre always continued with four police teams situated right at the heart of the town, working out of Walsall Councils Civic Centre". Shopper Patricia Jones said: "It's just the young ones that are not safe. We ask Birmingham: How can bus services improve in the city? Multiple police cars and ambulance in the town at lunchtime, while the police helicopter was spotted above, amid reports of a stabbing. A 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of affray . Carol's mystery man - who she is engaged to - has been revealed today. Subscribe to one or all notification sources from this one place. You can read more about that here: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/local-hubs/wolverhampton/2023/01/23/window-broken-after-shots-fired-at-wolverhampton-property/, MNA Group Digital Editor at Express & Star and Shropshire Star. "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. The GoFundMe page has been created by Jordan Jones and says: "Bailey tragically passed away due to a fatal stabbing we would like to raise some money towards his funeral and additional costs to his familys needs/memorial costs. While overall, officers from the team had made 156 arrests in the last year. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. The 20-year-old, from Bloxwich, died after being allegedly stabbed multiple times in Walsall High Street in the early hours of January 28. Meanwhile a Walsall police boss has reassured residents that there is a 'strong presence' of officers in the town centre following concerns raised in the wake of Mr Atkinsons death. There were also reports of a group of 'golf club-wielding thugs' at the scene of a car crash on Park Road. His injuries were not thought to be life-threatening. 17 February 2023 A ninth boy has been charged with the murder of a man stabbed in Walsall town centre. A boy aged 15 and two 16-year-olds have already been charged with Mr Atkinson's murder and have appeared before magistrates. He was taken to hospital but died of his injuries. "Upon arrival we found a teenage boy. So the town centre and Caldmore have our biggest team and are still based in the town centre albeit in a building not deemed to be a police station. Children due to start at a Havering secondary school this September are among those in London most likely to have secured a preferred place, according to this year's National Secondary Offer Day results. Video, At the crash site of 'no hope' - BBC reporter in Greece, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Three youths have appeared before a crown court judge charged with the murder of 20-year-old Bailey Atkinson in Walsall. Two men were stabbed in Walsall town centre in an early hours attack. Police confirmed to Express & Star that they do not believe the two incidents were linked in any way. Walsall police have moved to reassure residents over safety in the town after Bailey Atkinson's tragic death. 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. The case relates to an incident at the 47-year-old defendant's home in Wednesbury Road near Walsall town centre. ", At the time of writing it had raised 570 and people can donate at gofundme.com/f/bailey-atkinson. Or contact officers via live chat at west-midlands.police.uk, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. "He received treatment at the scene before being conveyed to hospital for further assessment.". The attack happened on High Street, near an. "There are lots of ways the public can get involved in helping to make the community safer too. In response, West Midlands Police has said that a 'strong presence in the town centre' has 'always continued' despite its closure. Residents told BirminghamLive they felt crime had risen in the town centre after a police station closed down, Stay in the know. Bailey Atkinson was attacked in High Street in the early hours of last Saturday, West Midlands Police said. The sick video - which we have decided not to publish - has been seen by BirminghamLive. A murder investigation has been launched after a man died in what police said was a "targeted and vicious" group attack. He also said there were additional officers in the St Matthews ward, which covers the town centre and Caldmore, to ensure that on early and late shifts there are always officers on duty and patrolling there. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Send your story ideas to: newsonline.westmidlands@bbc.co.uk, Family tribute to 'beloved boy' after fatal attack, 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. Many felt that crime had risen after Green Lane police station shut in 2016. Moments later, a group of people could be seen beating the victim with weapons as he lay on the ground. The only compromise would be if you lived right off a main road route in West Wolverhampton e.g Tettenhall Road and Penn Road. As always you can unsubscribe at any time. Bailey Atkinson, 20, died on 28 January after he was attacked on High Street. 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A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries after a stabbing in Walsall town centre. Some volunteer as special constables, who lead local cadet units and more besides. 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. ITV Emmerdale's Amy Nuttall 'crying every day' after husband Andrew Buchan leaves her for co-star, Buchan has reportedly left her for BBC Better co-star Leila Farzad, 40, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle break silence after Frogmore Cottage eviction, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been forced out from the Windsor property, BBC Strictly Come Dancing star joins EastEnders cast in new family. Three teenage boys are due in court charged with the murder of a man who was fatally stabbed in the West Midlands last weekend. 2023 BBC. 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