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. B&M closing stores across UK as full list of locations announced. Five men arrested after spate of burglaries in Wolverhampton, Walsall and South Staffs Five men are in police custody today after a string of burglaries in Wolverhampton, Walsall and South Staffordshire overnight - with one premises being attacked using a stolen forklift truck. West Midlands Police have said special Section 60 powers, which give officers the right to stop and search people will no grounds, will be in place until 7am tomorrow in the Bloxwich, Blakenall, Birchills & Leamore and St Matthew's areas of Walsall. The Brownhills local policing team worked with Staffordshire Police and other key partners from Walsall local authority to seize five bikes, including one from the canal which the 19-year-old rider lost control of! Contact Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. At the height of the incident there were police, paramedics, and 15 firefighters at the scene. Dike double beats Boro to end Baggies' bad run. More repairs are set to take place tonight - but no lanes will be closed today. "The discovery is being treated as unexplained at this moment in time, and we have referred this incident to the coroner.. The closures were expected to remain in place throughout the day, National Highways said. 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There was no application for bail. VideoRecord numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. Read more on this development by clicking here. . The articulated lorry crossed over the northbound carriageway and came to rest on its side. Inspector Jon-Paul Kyffin, of Walsall Police, said: Well have extra officers in Walsall town centre today to offer reassurance. The victim, in his 20s, was set upon by a group of men believed to be armed with weapons on the High Street, near to Asda, just after 1.20am. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. Upon arrival, we found the driver of the lorry who is believed to have suffered a medical episode at the wheel. 1 2 3 Did you find the information useful? 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Bouquets of flowers and other tributes were left at a corner of police tape overlooking market stalls by the victim's grieving friends. Loose Women star, who welcomed Belle earlier this month and Rose on her 32nd birthday last October, posted the adorable snap on Instagram. 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. A group of men set upon the victim, in his 20s, with weapons on High Street, near to Asda, just after 1.20am. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. Walsall Bookmark Police hunt 'dishevelled man' after girl, 13, brutally beaten in Brownhills woodland attack Staffordshire Police Bookmark Schoolgirl, 14, suffers fractured collarbone after. He was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead just before 3am. Anyone with CCTV, mobile phone footage or dashcam footage has been asked not to share it on social media, but to get in touch with us. But were also very aware that people are worried by whats happened and also feeling angry. The victim,. West Midlands Fire Service sent 15 firefighters to the incident. Barrier repair works have been ongoing throughout the night, and all lanes have now re-opened in both directions on the #M6 within J10 #Walsall.Further works will be taking place again tonight however no lanes will be closed throughout the day. News. An investigation is under way after a man died following an armed gang attack in Walsall town centre in the early hours of Saturday, January 28. "The closure enabled our crews and other agencies to work together to free a man who was trapped in the vehicle and to make the lorry and carriageway safe. Armed cops were deployed after a 999 call to Walsall's town centre. West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has provided a statement about this incident. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. The actress reportedly rumbled Buchan and Farzard after they allegedly became close during the filming of the BBC thriller. This is underway using forklift trucks. Police officer to run half marathon for Arthur . For all non-emergency queries. Read about our approach to external linking. The car ended up on the southbound carriageway with a lamppost underneath it, said National Highways. Comments. A spokesperson said: "Before the lorry can be righted and recovered its load of parcels needs to be removed. They said. Read about our approach to external linking. A man accused of stabbing a man during an incident at his Black Country home has appeared before a judge. The full impact of a sudden stratospheric warming event is said to arrive in the coming weeks. There was no application for bail. If you know the suspect and they are local, or a vehicle is involved, please use our Live Chat facility. #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. Police arrested a man on suspicion of causing death by dangerous driving after a woman was killed in a two-car crash in Walsall. pic.twitter.com/GD11b8yM5w. A major manhunt remains under way after a man 'waved a gun' inside a Walsall church. A blue tent has been set up by Savers in the town centre. Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about Brownhills from the BBC . Walsall is historically part of Staffordshire but now forms part of the Black Country. 2023 BBC. One note said: "R.I.P. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. Tributes were paid to the casualty, now identified. A spokesperson said: "At around 3.15am on the morning of February 28 there was an collision between an articulated lorry and a car on the southbound M6 within J10 Bentley Interchange (Walsall, Wolverhampton (Cen & E) A454) in the West Midlands. Today is the second teachers strike in Birmingham. Two police vehicles are located in the cordon. 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Or contact officers via live chat at west-midlands.police.uk, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Were supporting the victims family at this awful time, and are working hard to identify those responsible. BirminghamLive reporter Annabal Bagdi is live on Facebook from the scene. West Midlands Police have released an update and say their investigation is making good progress. Judge Michael Chambers KC adjourned the matter until March. The devastated family of the man who died after he was brutally attacked by an armed gang in Walsall town centre have paid tribute to their "beloved boy". Police officers taped off Union Street in the town centre this morning, Thursday, February 10. National Highways say the closure is likely to remain in place 'throughout the afternoon and in to the evening'. BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood's mystery fiance unveiled as toyboy 13 years her junior. A picture from the scene showed a cordon in place, with police officers at the scene. The case relates to an incident at the 47-year-old defendant's home in Wednesbury Road near Walsall town centre. Large area of town centre forced to close on busy market day as flowers left at scene. "The articulated lorry crossed over to the northbound carriageway and came to a rest on its side whilst the car is in lane 3 on the southbound with a lamppost underneath the vehicle. The family of 20-year-old Bailey Atkinson paid this tribute to their son: We respectfully ask for privacy at the moment while we grieve the loss of our beloved boy Bailey. For other enquiries, visit the West Midlands Police website - west-midlands.police.uk/contact-us/. ITV Emmerdales Amy Nuttall rumbled husband Andrew Buchan and BBC Better co-star Leila Farzad's romance by lingerie. Alternatively you can call us on 101. Officers are working in and around the High Street area, and part of the area is closed off, say WMP. Stacey Solomon fans warn they 'may unfollow her' after Belle and Rose snap. Several police vehicles including a white forensics van were also spotted nearby. Walsall | Feb 17, 2023 Two more teenagers appear before court charged with Bailey Atkinson's murder Walsall | Feb 13, 2023 Case of teenager accused of murdering Bailey Atkinson adjourned due to. A family relative is said to have suffered a shoulder injury Police officer to run half marathon for Arthur. A two-week-old baby boy has died after his pram was hit by a car in Walsall. ", Follow our blog below for further updates. Unit 17, Brindleys Business Park, Chaseside Drive. ", While Walsall FC Police tweeted: "Please be aware of a separate police incident we are dealing with in Walsall town centre around the Digbeth area, resulting in certain pubs / shops having to close whilst initial investigations take place.". The full impact of a sudden stratospheric warming event is said to arrive in the coming weeks. The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. "It is obviously something very serious but I don't know what's happened.". Today is the second teachers strike in Birmingham. A picture from the scene shows a police cordon is currently in place, sealing off part of the town centre. But a spokesperson says there have been no serious injuries - although there has been 'significant infrastructure damage'. The Saddlers are due to take on Leicester City in the fourth round of the FA Cup at Poundland Bescot Stadium this afternoon. It is still not clear what has taken place. Stacey Solomon fans warn they 'may unfollow her' after Belle and Rose snap. There has been a lot of police officers walking up and down the road this morning, according to one resident. A man was arrested on suspicion of making threats to kill as police ended a siege which lasted all morning and saw roads closed and buses diverted. Detective Inspector Laura Harrison, leading the investigation, said: Its very early in the investigation, but this appears to be a targeted and vicious attack involving a group of men carrying weapons. Grieving friends have attached flowers and messages to a post overlooking the markets. There are currently two cordons in place along a section of the road, outside a set of highrise flats. Bouquets of flowers have been placed at a cordon in Walsall Town Centre. Please avoid the area. He was in his 20s and died in hospital having been set upon in High Street, near the Asda store, just after 1.20am. Stephenson was remanded in custody following the brief video hearing. Judge Michael Chambers KC adjourned the. Bailey Atkinson was named by friends and family as the victim of a "targeted" incident in Walsall town centre. West Midlands. Customer assistant staff will see their hourly pay increase from 10.20 to 10.90. "He was assessed and had sustained non-life threatening injuries. 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