'It's sad to see this happen and very scary': Shock at violent disorder in quiet Wolverhampton community as three men taken to hospital

The latest violent incident to happen within Wolverhampton in a matter of weeks has left a community shocked.

Plus
Published
Last updated

There was still a police presence around Staveley Road in Whitmore Reans this morning (Tuesday) following a violent disorder incident yesterday afternoon.

The incident, which brought a large number of police to the scene, happened around 4.45pm and left three men injured, with one being conveyed under emergency driving conditions to hospital.

It also saw the area on Staveley Road on Peace Park cordoned off while police teams investigated the incident and checked the area, which had remained cordoned off the next morning and with a police car standing nearby.

Numerous residents and shop owners could be seen looking over at the cordoned-off area and discussing with each other what had happened.

Police cordon on Staveley Road in Wolverhampton following disorder
Police cordon on Staveley Road in Wolverhampton following disorder

A resident said he hadn't seen the incident, but had been told what had happened and said he felt worried after other events in the city.