Three arrests after man shot in Willenhall left fighting for his life

Three people have been arrested several days after a shooting incident which left a man fighting for his life.

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West Midlands Police confirmed that two men and a woman had been arrested in connection with the shooting incident, which took place on Wordsworth Road in Willenhall on the evening of December 23.

The force said a 50-year-old man had been arrested on Monday night on suspicion of attempted murder, along with a 61-year-old woman, who was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

It also said that a 28-year-old man had been arrested on Tuesday morning on suspicion of perverting the course of justice, with all three remaining in custody.

The area around the estate was cordoned off
The area around the estate was cordoned off following the shooting

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We’ve arrested two men and a woman after a man was discovered with a gunshot wound in Willenhall.

"A 50-year-old man was arrested last night (December 29) on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was discovered with life-threatening injuries on Wordsworth Road, on the evening of December 23.

"A 61-year-old woman was also arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.

"This morning we arrested a 28-year-old man on suspicion of perverting the course of justice. All three remain in custody as we continue with our enquiries.

Three people have been arrested in connection with the shooting on Wordsworth Avenue
Three people have been arrested in connection with the shooting on Wordsworth Avenue

"A man, in his 20s, remains in hospital in a critical but stable condition.

"Anyone with any information can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, quoting crime reference number 20/485554/25.

"Alternatively, to remain anonymous call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."