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Man, 21, found wanted for assault after stop and search

A man was found wanted in connection with an assault after a routine stop and search.

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The 20-year-old was arrested by police officers on Lichfield Street, Walsall, on Monday afternoon.

However, when he taken back to custody, officers discovered he was already wanted on suspicion on assaulting another man - eight days earlier - on August 18.

A West Midlands police spokesman said: "A 20-year-old man was arrested by officers conducting a stop and search on Lichfield Street in Walsall town centre.

"He was taken into police custody after officers found he was wanted on suspicion of assaulting another man.

"He was subsequently bailed with conditions while enquires continue."