Two further men arrested after man in Bloxwich found with serious head injuries
Two further men have been arrested after a man was left with serious head injuries outside a pub.
The 29-year-old was found lying outside the Prince of Wales pub just after 11pm on Saturday. He remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition.
A 46-year-old was arrested on Saturday on suspicion of wounding and has been released under investigation. Now West Midlands Police has arrested two further men, a 30-year-old and a 32-year-old, on suspicion of wounding. They remain in police custody.
Residents have spoken of their horror after the incident.
Walsall councillor Julie Fitzpatrick, who represents part of the Bloxwich area, said: "I was horrified really that this could happen in the community in which we live.
"You immediately think of the person and their family and what they must be going through.
"I just hope they make a full recovery."
Councillor Fitzpatrick said unfortunately these things could happen if alcohol was involved.
She added: "When you have got alcohol and people sometimes it is a recipe for things to kick off here and there.
"It is certainly not a place that I personally am aware of any constant trouble.
"These types of incidents do happen but they seem to be rare and isolated."
People also took to Facebook to wish the victim well.
Kerry Hanson said: "Hope the poor lad makes a full recovery thoughts with his family and friends."
Michelle Morris added: "Poor lad hope he has a speedy recovery."
Detective sergeant Matt Slattery from West Midlands Police said: “The investigation is on-going and my officers are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area and who may have seen what happened last night, or who has any information to get in contact.”
A spokesman for the Prince of Wales said: "The incident was outside the pub, an ambulance was called as soon as he was seen on the floor. Police asked us to keep the pub closed to preserve the scene."
Anyone who can help should call police on 101 or they can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
