Police arrest man found with gas cannisters and makeshift baton in Walsall

An adult male was stopped and searched by officers

West Midlands Police have arrested a man found in possession of a number of offensive items in Walsall.

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Walsall Police stopped a man with CS Gas | West Midlands Police

An adult male was stopped and searched by officers in Pleck on Wednesday, August 19.

The search resulted in officers confiscating CS gas, a makeshift baton, and 4x canisters of nitrous oxide.

He remains in custody awaiting questioning.

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