Were supporting the victims family at this awful time, and are working hard to identify those responsible. It was the second serious issue on the motorway in less than . Poundland, Primark, the Victorian Arcade and all other shops remain accessible. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. The man, who has not been named by police, has been thanked by senior detectives for the help he has provided the investigation team with their ongoing inquiry. For issues such as online scams or viruses (Cyber Crime) or fraud, attempted fraud (inc Identity Fraud), where the offender is unknown to you, please report to. B&M closing stores across UK as full list of locations announced. 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West Midlands Fire Service sent 15 firefighters to the incident. Police officer to run half marathon for Arthur . The incident happened at around 4pm on Easter Sunday in High Street, Brownhills. "It happened between junctions 10 and 9, as a result of which that southbound stretch of the motorway was closed, and remains closed as of 9.30am. The road joins onto Persehouse Street in the north and Bolt Lane in the south. The lorry crashed through the central barrier, Significant damage was caused to the central reservation. The actress reportedly rumbled Buchan and Farzard after they allegedly became close during the filming of the BBC thriller. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about Brownhills from the BBC . Taken away too soon, sleep tight brother. We'll keep you updated with this blog. The female driver of one car was given. If you know the suspect and they are local, or a vehicle is involved, please use our Live Chat facility. Customer assistant staff will see their hourly pay increase from 10.20 to 10.90. Officers were seen in a field with a cordon in place and police tape blocking public footpaths in the area. The cordon spans for about 200 yards on Union Street. Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following an attack in Walsall town centre today. Kate Middleton and Prince William beam as they break cover after Harry and Meghan's eviction from Frogmore Cottage. Follow BBC West Midlands on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Bailey Atkinson was named by friends and family as the victim of a "targeted" incident in Walsall town centre. The cordon is located on Union Street, near a small suburb called The Chuckery in the town centre. This is underway using forklift trucks. Walsall Bookmark Police hunt 'dishevelled man' after girl, 13, brutally beaten in Brownhills woodland attack Staffordshire Police Bookmark Schoolgirl, 14, suffers fractured collarbone after. What's he waiting for? Police, paramedics and firefighters were scrambled to Junction 10 of the M6 at around 3.15am following reports of a collision involving a truck and a car. #UPDATE | We're currently investigating an incident that happened in #Walsall town centre earlier this morning.We have officers working in the High Street area, and part of the area is closed off.We'll issue more information shortly. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. In addition due to the lorry involved having overturned it is anticipated this closure will be on for a protracted period for a complex recovery, clean-up and repair operation. "The pedestrian, a man, had been involved in a collision with a car. The man was treated by paramedics at the scene at around 2.52am before he was taken to a major trauma centre. Police arrested a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a woman was killed in a two-car crash in Walsall. Follow the latest news for Aldridge in West Midlands, England, UK - Local news and information in your area Latest News in Aldridge in West Midlands, England, UK - InYourArea WS9 8BF RegisterorSign In Enter your postcodeto see newsand informationnear you How We Use Your Data Aldridge Please rate this website National News West Midlands Police have launched the enquiry near Sutton Road on Saturday afternoon. The latest news, comment and entertainment listings from towns and villages across the Walsall borough | News, sport, business, education and more. The centre of Walsall's main shopping street was sealed off today amid an ongoing police incident. Today is the second teachers strike in Birmingham. The full impact of a sudden stratospheric warming event is said to arrive in the coming weeks. West Midlands Police have released an update and say their investigation is making good progress. Armed officers and the police helicopter attended and searched the area but the man has not yet been found. 1 day ago 1d. Horrific video shows a 16-year-old boy having pressure applied to his torso after being attacked, Birmingham Live . A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: We need to urgently identify this man after we were called to reports of a man waving a gun inside St Pauls Church in Darwall Street, #Walsall, at about 9.40am. A blue tent has been set up by Savers in the town centre. "No serious injuries occurred in the incident however there is a significant infrastructure damage to the central reservation and a lamp column. "It is obviously something very serious but I don't know what's happened.". READ MORE: Six arrests after armed gang raid suspected Smethwick cannabis farm 'before crashing getaway car', WATCH: Veteran bus driver lifts lid on dealing with abusive passengers and 'nightmare' traffic, For the latest on Walsall, read our Black Country newsletter. Loose Women star, who welcomed Belle earlier this month and Rose on her 32nd birthday last October, posted the adorable snap on Instagram. The victim, in his 20s, was set upon by a group of men believed to be armed with weapons on High Street, near to Asda, just after 1.20am. One note said: "R.I.P. The victim of an armed gang attack in Walsall town centre has been formally named. The police in Walsall have now released details of what the "serious incident" was. Extra police stop-and-search powers were in place in parts of the town until 7am on Monday, January 30. The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. "Upon assessment by ambulance staff the man was found to have sustained potentially serious injuries. His grieving family released a statement and photograph of their son through police as he formally identified on Sunday evening. Next thing we knew, police had flooded the street and were looking for him. Comments. "Once complete the lorry will be righted and then recovered. He was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead just before 3am. However the suspect has not yet been found and police are urging the public not to approach him. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. The woman, who lives in the tower block,added: "I woke up at 7.30am looked outside and saw part of Union Street cordoned off. Teachers across the city are taking to picket lines due to a National Education Union dispute with the government over pay and conditions. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. Loose Women star, who welcomed Belle earlier this month and Rose on her 32nd birthday last October, posted the adorable snap on Instagram. 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. Both carriageways are closed within junction 10 at Walsall to allow recovery and repairs following the crash involving the lorry and a car at about 03:40 GMT. Walsall's top cop has addressed crime fears after a murder probe was launched following a brutal armed gang attack which left a man dead. Its heritage in saddle and leather making is remembered in the nickname of the towns football club, Walsall, known as the Saddlers, and for handbags which are still a favourite of Queen Elizabeth. Id 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.. pic.twitter.com/Rm6Txs5sGc. . Officers are working in and around the High Street area, and part of the area is closed off, say WMP. Around 24 hours after his death, a sea of tributes had been laid in High Street just yards from the scene. 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WALSALL STABBING UPDATE - A 19-year old man arrested in connection with a double death in Walsall has been released without charge. An ambulance and paramedic officer attended. Eight-year-old girl seriously injured in Walsall car crash Crime NatWest hit with 264m fine after breaches of anti-money laundering rules Crime NatWest accepted 700,000 cash deposit at branch. B&M closing stores across UK as full list of locations announced. More repairs are set to take place tonight - but no lanes will be closed today. The temperature is set to drop across the region as a sudden stratospheric warming event is predicted to arrive. Championship. The case relates to an incident at the 47-year-old defendant's home in Wednesbury Road near Walsall town centre. A picture from the scene shows a police cordon is currently in place, sealing off part of the town centre. "Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat or call 101 quoting log number 1039 of September 10. A witness - who did not want to be named - said dozens of armed officers swarmed the road shortly after the call. Insp Jon-Paul Kyffin, of Walsall Police, said: Well have extra officers in Walsall town centre today to offer reassurance. At the height of the incident there were police, paramedics, and 15 firefighters at the scene. All lanes are now back open after work was carried out throughout the night to fix the barrier. Hawara: 'What happened was horrific and barbaric', The people who want you to believe the Ukraine war is fake. I did not know what was going on. They woke up at 7.30am this morning to find the road outside blocked off by police. This was senseless violence that has cost a man his life, and our top priority is catching those responsible. The case relates to an incident at the 47-year-old defendant's home in Wednesbury Road near Walsall town centre. BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood's mystery fiance unveiled as toyboy 13 years her junior. 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Bailey was so loved, by so many and will be missed so much.. "One ambulance, two paramedic officers and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene. Three cones have been placed on the road, with tape stretching between them. Both carriageways are closed within junction 10 at Walsall to allow recovery and repairs following the crash involving the lorry and a car at about 03:40 GMT. A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We were called shortly after 3am today to a lorry crash at Junction 10 of the M6 at Walsall. "Our enquiries continue and officers are trawling CCTV footage from the area. The articulated lorry crossed over the northbound carriageway and came to rest on its side. Customer assistant staff will see their hourly pay increase from 10.20 to 10.90. Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat or call 101 quoting log number 1039 of 10 September. A large part of the town centre was sealed off while officers work at the scene. 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