West Midlands Police have stepped up patrols in and around Brierley Hill following a shooting that left a man injured during daytime disorder in Dudley. The incident occurred at around 2pm on Saturday, August 15, when two groups clashed near a pub car park in Amblecote Road.
The victim, who has not been named, sustained a gunshot wound to the leg. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, according to a police spokesperson. Many of those involved fled the scene before officers arrived, but two men, aged 34 and 40, were arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and remained in custody on Sunday, August 16, for questioning.
Investigation and CCTV Review
Police are conducting CCTV trawls as part of their ongoing enquiries to establish the full circumstances of the incident and identify all those involved. The spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We're continuing to investigate after a man was shot during disorder in Dudley. It's understood two groups met in Amblecote Road, Brierley Hill, at around 2pm yesterday (15 August)."
The statement continued: "From there a fight ensued and one man was shot in the leg. He sustained injuries which are not life-threatening. A number of those involved fled but two men, aged 34 and 40, have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder. They are currently in custody for questioning."
Community Reassurance and Appeal
The shooting has prompted concerns within the local community, and police have responded by increasing patrols in the area. The spokesperson added: "We understand the incident will have caused concern in the community and we've stepped up patrols in and around the area. We won't tolerate any violence, especially including guns."
Anyone with information is urged to contact police via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website, or by calling 101, quoting log 2746 of 15/8/26. The investigation remains ongoing as officers work to piece together the events that led to the shooting.
