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Man, 67, charged with possession of an axe in a public place after incident in Walsall

A man has been charged with possession of an axe in a public place after another man was allegedly threatened and assaulted in Walsall.

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The incident took place on Leamore Lane, near Leamore, shortly after 9am on Monday (March 10).

A man was allegedly threatened with a weapon and assaulted, a West Midlands Police spokesperson said.

Leamore Lane, Walsall. Photo: Google
Leamore Lane, Walsall. Photo: Google

Gary Friend was arrested and has now been charged over the possession of an axe in a public place and assault.

The 67-year-old is due to appear at Dudley Magistrates Court on April 3.

He has been given police bail with strict conditions until that date, a force spokesperson added.