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Second man appears in court in connection with Smethwick shooting last month

A second man has appeared in court in connection with a shooting in Smethwick last month.

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By Adam Smith
Published Dec 20, 2025
Last updated Dec 20, 2025

The gunshot victim was treated in hospital for serious injuries after been blasted in the leg on November 23 on St Paul's Road.

Yesterday (Friday) Asad Khan, aged 22, from Smethwick, appeared at Wolverhampton Magistrates Court.

Wolverhampton Magistrates Court
Wolverhampton Magistrates Court

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