£5,000 Crimestoppers reward over Walsall attempted murder
Crimestoppers is offering a reward of up to £5,000 for information after shots were fired in an attempted murder in Walsall in which a car was also rammed and set alight on a residential street.
A number of people were injured in the incident in Cobden Street, in the Palfey area, just after 1pm on Tuesday, May 4.
A silver 4x4 crashed into a stationary black VW Golf at the junction of King Street and Cobden Street. Seconds later, shots were fired from another vehicle which arrived on the scene. The occupants of the 4x4 then set their vehicle alight and made off. The fire spread to the Golf and a nearby house.
A 20-year-old man received treatment for a gunshot injury, but he has since been released from hospital, while a 34-year-old woman suffered injuries to both of her legs from the collision. She is still receiving treatment in hospital.
Two other people at the scene were treated for smoke inhalation.
Two 16-year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of attempted murderin connection with the incident. Both have since been released on bail.
Five others have been arrested in connection with the incident – and they have all been released on bail.
Independent charity Crimestoppers is now offering a reward of up to £5,000 for information the charity exclusively receives which leads to the the arrest and conviction of those responsible.
Mick Duthie, director of operations at Crimestoppers, said: "This is a particularly shocking, violent and frightening incident and it is not acceptable. It appears it was a targeted attack where occupants of two vehicles attacked the occupants of the third intentionally.
"We are appealing to anybody with any information about it to tell our independent charity what you know 100 per cent anonymously. What you tell us can make all of the difference in keeping other people safe from harm.
“Crimestoppers is here to help people who – for whatever reason – can’t or won’t speak directly to the police, but want to do the right thing. We have been taking crime information since our charity began in the late 1980s.
"Our promise of anonymity to the millions of people who have trusted us has always been kept. Every day over a thousand people contact us. We’re not interested in who you are and will never ask for your details – all we want is information that might help to find those behind this violence."
Anyone with information is asked to call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111, or visit crimestoppers-uk.org
