Five arrests made during targeted patrols in Wolverhampton

The dedicated Priority Crime Team from West Midlands Police made the arrests on Tuesday as part of targeted patrols in Wolverhampton city centre and Whitmore Reans.

West Midlands Police said the officers were out in areas where there's concern about the possession of weapons and detained one man wanted after an aggravated burglary where a knife was seen.

The suspect was also wanted on suspicion of a number of other burglaries and theft from vehicles and remains in the police cells today as investigations continue.

During the patrols, a man ran from officers in West Park, but was detained after a short chase, with a quantity of cannabis seized along with an offensive weapon.

The 30-year-old remains in custody on suspicion of possessing cannabis with intent to supply and possessing an offensive weapon.

A 32-year-old wanted on suspicion of burglary and failing to appear at court was also detained and was due before Walsall Magistrates Court on Wednesday charged with burglary and failing to appear. No information is yet available on the court appearance.

A 39-year-old was arrested on suspicion of harassment while a 43-year-old was arrested on suspicion of domestic assault, with both remaining in custody as enquiries continue.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We take carrying a weapon seriously. 

"If you know someone who is carrying a weapon please call us on 101 to report. 

"You can also talk to us online or report anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. 

"For more information and advice, visit our #LifeOrKnife website here: https://lifeorknife.west-midlands.police.uk/"