Teen arrested after gun shots fired from a car in Wednesbury

A teenager has been arrested after gun shots were fired from a moving car that later crashed with other vehicles. 

Police understand shots were fired from a VW Golf travelling at speed along Woden Road East, Wednesbury, on Tuesday afternoon.  The car was then in collision with a number of other vehicles before being abandoned off Crankhall Lane. The 18-year-old was detained yesterday (Wednesday, January 18) on suspicion of firearms offences. He remains in police custody for questioning. 

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “This incident has understandably caused concern within the area and we've stepped up reassurance patrols as we actively work to identify who was involved.  

“Our enquiries are continuing and we're still appealing for anyone with information, or has dash cam footage, to contact us.  You can do this via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, quoting log 3123 of 16/01/24."