Police issue update on why Walsall town centre was cordoned off
A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drugs and assault.
An area of Walsall town centre was cordoned off by police this morning after a man was found seriously injured.
West Midlands Police officers were called to Bridge Street at 3.45am.
A man in his 50s was found seriously injured and was taken to hospital for treatment for injuries not believed to be life changing.
A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drugs and assault.
He remains in custody for questioning.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “We were called at around 3.45am this morning to Bridge Street, Walsall after a man was found seriously injured.
“The man, in his 50s, was taken to hospital for treatment for injuries not believed to be life changing.
“A 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of possession of class A drugs and assault.
“He remains in custody for questioning.
“Anyone with any information is asked to call 101 quoting 20/438648/26.”