Two stabbed and Bilston town centre cordoned off as police called to mass brawl
Police have closed off Bilston town centre today after two men were stabbed in the early hours.
Officers were called to a disorder involving a group of men at the Market Tavern in Church Street just after 1am.
They found two men, aged 20 and 35, with stab wounds.
Some businesses have been unable to open today due to police investigations at the scene.
The men were treated by paramedics before being taken to hospital, with injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening.
Police have cordoned off the area as forensics experts examine the scene, and CCTV is being retrieved and reviewed as part of the ongoing enquiries.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "Officers will also be out on extra patrols around the town centre to offer reassurance to residents and businesses."
A Bilston hairdressers has posted on Facebook saying they are unable to open today.
Hurley's Hair Design posted on its Facebook saying: "Important notice: Due to a police incident in Bilston town centre, part of the salon is cordoned off.
"Police have informed me that we are unable to open today and everyone will be sent a text to advise that we are unable to open.
"We apologise for the inconvenience caused."
"I have been informed by police that they are hoping the forensic teams will have completed their investigations today but this can not be fully confirmed as yet.
"As soon as I have details, I will update our page and we will confirm if we are open tomorrow."
Anyone with information can contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, or call 101, quoting log number 371 of 30 October.
Alternatively to pass on what you know without giving your details, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
More to follow.
