Extra patrols as shooting murder probe continues

Alex McIntyreWest Midlands
BBC A police car and a police van block access to a residential side street. Several police officers wearing all black, some holding long sticks, stand on the left with a person wearing a red top. They are underneath a large tree. Terraced homes can be seen on the other side of the police vehicles.BBC
A murder investigation was launched after a man was fatally shot

Extra police patrols will be carried out in Wolverhampton over the coming days as a murder investigation into a man's fatal shooting continues.

The victim, 30, died after the attack on Lilleshall Crescent, in the Graiseley area of the city, at about 00:15 BST on Saturday.

A cordon remained in place on Sunday morning, West Midlands Police said, while forensic officers inspected the scene.

Ch Insp Richard Evans said the force understood how upsetting the incident was and officers would be available to assist residents who might be impacted by the police activity.

"There will be extra patrols continuing over the coming days and our local teams are also liaising closely with partner agencies, and community and faith groups across the city," he added.

Anyone who has information which could help the investigation has been urged to contact police on 101.

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