Four arrests made and three men taken to hospital after disorder in Bilston left car smashed up on pavement
Four men have been arrested after a serious disorder in Bilston left three men hospitalised and a car smashed up on the pavement.
West Midlands Police were called to Arbour Drive in Bilston, just after 6am to reports of a large disorder involving a number of people and bladed weapons.
Three people were taken to hospital with injuries not thought to be life threatening.
Officers responded quickly and four people were arrested shortly after, including two who were detained with the help of a police dog.
Arbour Drive was cordoned off early on Friday, August 15 morning after officers responded to reports of 'disorder.'
Within the cordon, a white car with smashed windows blocks the pavement while first aid boxes and other medical equipment can be seen scattered around.
Det Insp Adam Keen, of Wolverhampton Police, said: “A number of teams came together to make quick arrests, and our investigation is moving quickly as we establish exactly what happened.
“I would like to reassure the public that we do believe this to be a targeted attack.
“We have already spoken to a number of witnesses and are gathering CCTV, and if anyone has more information, I’d urge them to get in touch.”
West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to an incident on Arbour Drive in Bilston at 6.13am and sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor with a critical care paramedic to the scene.
"On arrival crews found three men. The first was treated for serious injuries before being conveyed under emergency driving conditions to hospital. The two other men were treated for potentially serious injuries and conveyed to hospital.”
Howeve, Wolverhampton Council workers arrived shortly after 7.35am to remove bollards between Bay Avenue and Loxdale Sidings to allow vehicles out.
