Police issue update after cordoning off streets in Wolverhampton and arresting man on suspicion of violent disorder
Police have issued an update after a man was arrested on suspicion of violent disorder in Wolverhampton.
Police blocked off streets in the Whitmore Reans area of Wolverhampton yesterday (Saturday 30 May) after they were called to reports of disorder.
West Midlands Police officers were called to reports of disorder near Chester Street and Evans Street at around midnight on Friday (29 May).
A cordon was in place round Evans Street and the surrounding roads alongside a heavy police presence on Saturday.
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It has since been lifted.
Police arrested a man on suspicion of violent disorder.
The force has now issued an update as they are appealing for information.
West Midlands Police said in a statement: “We are continuing to investigate reports of disorder near Chester Street and Evans Street, Wolverhampton, at around midnight on Friday.
“A 27-year-old man who was detained on suspicion of violent disorder has since been bailed while enquiries are ongoing.
“We're continuing to review CCTV in the area and we'd ask for anyone with information to contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote log 6593 of 29 May.”