Youth arrested after concerns raised by Walsall school
By Emma Walker
Published 15th Sep 2026, 06:23 BST
Officers said safeguarding measures were now in place
A youth has been arrested after a school in the St Matthew’s area of Walsall raised concerns.
Officers found the child in possession of a large quantity of cannabis.
Officers from St Matthew’s Police said the arrest was made on Monday, September 14, following concerns raised by the school.
Police also reported that the youth racially abused officers during the arrest.
Relevant referrals and safeguarding measures have since been put in place, according to police.
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