Mystery surrounds presence of armed police on busy Wolverhampton road

Armed police were seen at about 10am on the A41 Bilston road near the junction with Stowheath Lane in the Ettingshall area.

The Express & Star contacted West Midlands Police over the incident.

It has been reported the incident involved armed officers 'surrounding a car' before a man and woman got out and the man was 'detained' on the pavement.

However, the force was unable to confirm any details.

A member of staff from a local business, who did not want to be named, said: "Some customers rang saying police were outside our premises.

"They blocked the entrance, but it was nothing to do with our business. There were one or two cars there."

A number of traders in the area told the Express & Star they were unaware of what had happened.

The Express & Star has also contacted neighbouring police forces over the 'incident'.

More to follow.