Bail for man arrested following Smethwick road death

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A man who was arrested in connection with the death of a pensioner who was hit by a taxi as she got into her car has been released under investigation.

The 68-year-old victim, who has been named locally as Surinder Kaur Saund, was getting into her car when a Mercedes and taxi crashed on Waterloo Road, Smethwick, on Wednesday night.

Police have now confirmed a 22-year-old man has been bailed over the incident but remains under investigation.

Four others who were arrested have been released without charge and are no longer being investigated.

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