Three teenagers arrested for Bailey Atkinson murder in Walsall

Police have arrested three teenagers on suspicion of the murder of Bailey Atkinson, who was stabbed to death in Walsall.

The boys, a 15-year-old and two aged 16, were arrested at a hotel in Rhyl, North Wales, on Tuesday night.

They have been brought to West Midlands for questioning over the death of Bailey, 20, who was attacked on High Street near Asda in the early hours of Saturday.

He was taken to hospital, but died of his injuries. A post-mortem revealed that Bailey, of Bloxwich, had died of multiple stab wounds.

Police had described the murder as a ‘vicious and targeted’ attack.

What has West Midlands Police said about the case?

Supt Pervez Mohammed, of Walsall police, said: “We’ve had extra high visibility patrols in and around the areas since the awful events of Saturday night, to reassure the public.

“People will see extra officers over the coming days, and we’re working closely with management at pubs, clubs and bars as we continue to work hard to keep the borough safe.”

Speaking at the weekend, Bailey’s family said “We respectfully ask for privacy at the moment while we grieve the loss of our beloved boy Bailey. Our kindhearted and much-loved son, brother and grandson.

“Bailey was so loved, by so many and will be missed so much.

“We request if anyone has any information, they please come forward to help the police with their enquiries to help catch the individuals who done this and taken away our boy.”