Two attempted murder arrests after disorder

4 August 2025

News image — Officers have appealed for anyone with information about the incident to contact police on 101

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Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after disorder in the West Midlands.

Police were called to High Street, Cradley Heath, at about 20:20 BST on Sunday, where a 42 year-old man was found with a stab wound.

"We then received a second call that a 22-year-old man had been found with stab injuries nearby," said West Midlands Police.

Both men were taken to hospital and their injuries were not believed to be life-threatening. They have since been arrested and will be questioned by police.

Anyone with information was asked to contact police on 101.

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