Five arrests and two men in hospital after Oldbury stabbing
Five people have been arrested after two men were stabbed following disorder in Oldbury.
Police were called to Birchfield Lane, Oldbury, just before 12.50am today (Sunday) to reports of a disorder involving weapons between a group of people.
Officers were quickly at the scene and made multiple arrests.
Two men in their 20s and 30s were injured and taken to hospital. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
A man, aged 22, was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and possession of Class B drugs.
A 38-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and possession of Class A drugs.
Two women aged 34 and 44, and a 34-year-old man were also arrested on suspicion of violent disorder.
They all remain in custody as police enquiries continue.
Chief Inspector Imran Mirza, of Sandwell Police, said: “Our enquiries into this incident are progressing and we’ve already made multiple arrests and are carrying out a thorough investigation to understand exactly what happened.
“I would like to reassure the community that we do believe this to be an isolated incident with no wider threat to the public.
"I would ask anyone who was in the area at the time and has any mobile phone footage to get in touch with us on 101, quoting incident number 12 of 1 March."
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
