Police rush to Darlaston Asda over concerns of man 'acting suspiciously'

West Midlands Police have confirmed that they received reports of a man acting ‘suspiciously’ near the Asda supermarket on St Lawrence Way, Darlaston, at around 8pm on Saturday (June 6).

The force said that officers attended the scene, with social media users reporting that the incident involved ‘a man with a knife’; however, the reports are only rumours at this stage.

The man had left prior to the officers' arrival on the scene.

A force spokesperson said: “We were called to St Lawrence Way, Darlaston, shortly before 8pm last night after reports of a man acting suspiciously.

“Officers attended; however, the man had left the area.”

West Midlands Police have been approached for further information.