Mystery surrounds presence of armed police on busy Wolverhampton road
West Midlands Police has so far been unable to confirm any details over the presence of armed officers on a busy Wolverhampton road.
Armed police were seen at about 10am on the A41 Bilston road near the junction with Stowheath Lane in the Ettingshall area.
The Express & Star contacted West Midlands Police over the incident.
It has been reported the incident involved armed officers 'surrounding a car' before a man and woman got out and the man was 'detained' on the pavement.
However, the force was unable to confirm any details.
A member of staff from a local business, who did not want to be named, said: "Some customers rang saying police were outside our premises.
"They blocked the entrance, but it was nothing to do with our business. There were one or two cars there."
A number of traders in the area told the Express & Star they were unaware of what had happened.
The Express & Star has also contacted neighbouring police forces over the 'incident'.
More to follow.
