[UPDATE] West Midlands Police has confirmed that a 25-year-old man was stabbed in the leg on Midland Road, Walsall at approximately 10am on Monday 6 September.
Witnesses say that blood was found on the floor in the Victorian Arcade which was shut while investigations took place.
Police are currently examining CCTV and speaking with witnesses. West Midlands Police has released the following statement regarding knife crime.
“No matter where you live in the West Midlands, knife crime is an issue which affects us all.
We are playing our part in tackling knife crime, from operational activity aimed at reducing the number of knives on our streets to educational inputs in schools.
We cannot do it alone – we need help from the community and parents in tackling knife crime. During the holidays we’re urging parents to speak to their children about the devastating impact of carrying knives. Our Life or Knife website provides guidance and help to anyone who can support us.”
Original Story
The Victorian Arcade in Walsall was closed today, Monday 6 September, after a man was assaulted.
Picture outside the Victorian Arcade. Courtesy of Esther Price (Walsall in Pictures)
According to police reports, a man suffered a leg wound and was taken from Midland Road to hospital after emergency services were called just before 10am after reports of a stabbing. Consequently, the Victorian Arcade was evacuated and police were blocking off the entrances from approximately midday.
A paramedic and ambulance officer treated the man at the scene. His injuries are not expected to be life-threatening but he was taken to hospital to receive further treatment.
Police are still trying to establish where the initial assault took place and the offender has yet to be caught.
If you have any information to share, please contact West Midlands police and quote log 1112 of 6/9.
We’ll provide more updates as soon as we get them.