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. 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.. 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Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat or call 101 quoting log number 1039 of 10 September. "The first appliance arrived to the scene within five minutes of being mobilised.". As police continue to hunt the killers of a man in Walsall, special stop and search powers have been implemented. The victim was attacked by a weapon wielding gang near to Asda around 1.20am. Stacey Solomon fans warn they 'may unfollow her' after Belle and Rose snap. It is located near to the Lidl store and Foundry Gym. Video, 00:01:31Pupils sing as UB40 attend special assembly, 'A legend of all ages' - David Duckham tribute, 'Irreplaceable' Northern Soul collection stolen, Front-line PC retires after 36 years on the beat, 'Cody would want to know hes saved some lives', Imitation firearm sparks city centre police alert, Griffiths fulfils 'dream' of playing for West Brom, Police officer to run half marathon for Arthur, Dike double beats Boro to end Baggies' bad run. A little further back, a police van is parked across the tarmac and on officer was seen stood in the road. He received treatment at the scene before being conveyed to Walsall Manor hospital for further assessments., UPDATE#M6 both directions within J10 #WalsallROAD CLOSED within junction due to a collision earlier.More info here: https://t.co/Srm05CeOIp90 Mins & 8 miles congestion northbound and 60 mins and 6 miles southboundLong delays also on #M5 north and #M54 east on to M6. Or contact officers via live chat at west-midlands.police.uk, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. 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! The incident is also causing delays on the M5 northbound on to the M6 northbound and also on the M54 eastbound on to the M6 southbound. A shocked shop worker at Ideal Mobile Junction told Black Country Live: "This morning someone pulled out a gun, they took it out just like that. Police have launched a murder investigation after a man died following an attack in Walsall town centre today. The full impact of a sudden stratospheric warming event is said to arrive in the coming weeks. The resident, a woman, who lives in a flat in the nearby tower block, said: "I heard police sirens at around 3am this morning. Teachers across the city are taking to picket lines due to a National Education Union dispute with the government over pay and conditions. Officers were seen in a field with a cordon in place and police tape blocking public footpaths in the area. "I looked outside and saw police activity on the road. A large part of the town centre was sealed off while officers work at the scene. In a statement the police said they had launched a murder investigation after the death of a young man in. "One ambulance, two paramedic officers and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene. A cordon was placed around an area near the markets hours before League Two Walsall FC played Premier League Leicester City in an FA Cup fourth round match being streamed by the BBC. "He was assessed and had sustained non-life threatening injuries. BBC Breakfast's Sally Nugent makes 'disappointing' bedroom confession as Carol Kirkwood giggles. A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service: "We were called at 3.19am to a lorry that had overturned on the M6 junction 10 South in Walsall. "Central Motorway Police Group, West Midlands Fire Service, West Midlands Ambulance Service and National Highways all attended the scene. A murder investigation has been launched after a man was fatally attacked by a gang in Walsall town centre. More repairs are set to take place tonight - but no lanes will be closed today. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. Were supporting the victims family at this awful time, and are working hard to identify those responsible. The centre of Walsall's main shopping street was sealed off today amid an ongoing police incident. We are resuming our coverage of the killing of a man in Walsall Town Centre in the early hours of Saturday. The female driver of one car was given. Subscribe to our newsletter to get the day's top stories sent directly to you. Tributes were paid to the casualty, now identified. The victim, in his 20s, was set upon by a group of men believed to be armed with. The flowers were laid after a man, said to be in his 20s, was killed by a gang wielding weapons, around 1.20am. If you know the suspect and they are local, or a vehicle is involved, please use our Live Chat facility. Police search garden for human remains after reports of child death. This was senseless violence that has cost a man his life, and our top priority is catching those responsible. Walsall Aldridge Bloxwich Brownhills Darlaston Pelsall Streetly Willenhall Willenhall Driver admits dragging Walsall police officer down street as he tried to arrest him A banned motorist. "The pedestrian, a man, had been involved in a collision with a car. It is located near to a Lidl store and Foundry Gym. A witness - who did not want to be named - said dozens of armed officers swarmed the road shortly after the call. 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. 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. 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Insp Jon-Paul Kyffin, of Walsall Police, said: Well have extra officers in Walsall town centre today to offer reassurance. Police officer to run half marathon for Arthur. A group of men set upon the victim, in his 20s, with weapons on High Street, near to Asda, just after 1.20am. The lorry crashed through the central barrier, Significant damage was caused to the central reservation. Loose Women star, who welcomed Belle earlier this month and Rose on her 32nd birthday last October, posted the adorable snap on Instagram. Birmingham & Black Country. 1 2 3 Did you find the information useful? 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Ch Supt Phil Dolby, of Walsall Police, said: . Several police vehicles including a white forensics van were also spotted nearby. A handful of stores operated by the bargain retailer have closed or will be closing over the next few weeks. Motorists are being warned of 'severe delays' after the M6 was shut in both directions after a lorry overturned following a crash. 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. Around 24 hours after his death, a sea of tributes had been laid in High Street just yards from the scene. 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. 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