West Midlands top cop addresses concerns over gun crime after fatal shooting in Wolverhampton

Wolverhampton residents have been offered reassurances by the West Midlands Police Chief Constable after a fatal shooting.

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The fatal shooting of a Neo Graham in Eastfield Road, Wolverhampton, earlier this month led to concerns about gun crime from local residents. 

After last year's playground shooting in the city there has been fears gun crime is on the rise.

When asked about gun crime in Wolverhampton, West Midlands Police Chief Constable Craig Guildford told residents the force's resources were being directed to tackle serious organised crime.

He said:  "I can reassure the people that after that particular incident we made a few arrests and have charged people on the back of it." 

Residents have called for more action from official bodies to reduce the amount of violent crime in the region
Police at the scene of a fatal shooting on Eastfield road, Wolverhampton.