Ten arrested in Wolverhampton after boy, 17, stabbed and gun fired

The 17-year-old boy was found with stab injuries to his back and neck in Lowe Street, Whitmore Reans at 5pm.

Just minutes later a shotgun was fired twice in nearby Devoran Close. Ten men were arrested at the scene of the shooting in connection with both incidents.

There were no reported injuries in the shooting, but the gunman escaped from the scene.

• 19-year-old from Whitmore Reans

• 19-year-old man from Walsall

• 20-year-old man from Bath

• 22-year-old from Whitmore Reans

• 23-year-old from Whitmore Reans

• 26-year-old man from Whitmore Reans

• 29-year-old man from Whitmore Reans

• 31-year-old from Whitmore Reans

• 39-year-old from Whitmore Reans

Today the stabbing victim remains in a stable condition in hospital, while two shotgun casings were found at the scene of the shooting.

DCI Chris Hanson, from Force CID, said: "We believe both of these offences were linked and were the result of a dispute between two groups.

"The shooting happened following an argument between a group and a lone man with a gun. When officers arrived ten men were quickly detained – they remain in custody today.

"We now need any witnesses or anyone with information to come forward. This happened in broad daylight in a busy are of Wolverhampton and we know there would have been people around who saw what happened."

"I want to make it clear that this kind of violent behaviour is completely unacceptable and we are working round the clock to bring those responsible to justice.

"Gun crime will not be tolerated in the West Midlands and anyone found to be carrying a firearm can expect to spend at least five years behind bars."

Superintendent Keith Fraser, from the Wolverhampton Local Policing Unit, added: "These kinds of offences are rare in Wolverhampton and we are working with the local community to understand what happened, catch those involved and prevent further offences in the future.

"We will have additional officers and staff in the area for reassurance in the coming days."

If you have any information about what happened contact DCI Hanson on 101 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.