Murder in walsall

The two cars allegedly used to transport nine people accused of the brutal murder of a man were dumped on a field and set alight, a jury heard.

A year-old murder victim died after a merciless machete attack at the hands of nine teenagers which was related to the stabbing of one of their brothers, jurors have been told. Bailey Atkinson was knifed in a "ferocious" attack outside shops in High Street in Walsall market in the early hours of January 28 last year. The jury in the trial was told the murder was precipitated by a stabbing incident involving Mr Atkinson and the brother of one of the defendants Ronan McCulloch, of Livingstone Road in Bloxwich in November Opening the case for the prosecution Mr William Hughes KC said: "It is the prosecution's case that Bailey Atkinson was viciously murdered in what we described as a cowardly and ferocious attack. This took place in Walsall town centre in the early hours of January 28,

Murder in walsall

A man accused of murdering a clubber on a dance floor in a dispute over where he was standing has told his trial it was his friend who stabbed him. Prosecutors said Edward Wilson killed him from "anger arrogance or jealousy". However, the year-old told jurors he did not know there had been a stabbing until his friend admitted he may have "got" him after they left the club. Prosecutor Maria Karaiskos KC said it was the crown's case that he attacked the year-old on the dancefloor after returning from the toilet to find him standing in a recessed area of the club, where he had been standing since he arrived at about GMT. Mr Francis-Kerr was wounded at about and died within an hour on 11 March, the court heard. Mr Wilson said that there had been an "altercation" with the victim because he asked him to move from the spot, but said he was not aggressive. Bouncers pulled Mr Francis-Kerr away, but Mr Wilson told the court he had no idea he had been stabbed, adding that afterwards his friend wanted to leave the club so they tried the front door, which was locked, and then used a fire exit. The pair and a female friend got into Mr Wilson's Audi and left, but returned to retrieve a phone the female friend said she had left behind. While waiting for her, his friend said "something along the lines of 'I think I got him' - I asked, what do you mean? I said what do you mean you've stabbed him?

Mr Wilson said that there had been an "altercation" with the victim because he asked him to move from the spot, but said he was not aggressive. Jurors were murder in walsall how the cars were then driven to grassland near Slater Street and Gough Street, where they were abandoned and 'set alight'.

A total of nine defendants deny murdering Bailey Atkinson, 20, in Walsall. We have more newsletters. Teenagers ambushed their victim 'like lions on prey' before leaving him for dead with a '24cm Rambo knife' lodged in his shoulder, a murder trial has heard. Bailey Atkinson said "I'm going to die, tell my mum I love her" as he lay in a pool of blood after being allegedly set upon by a gang of armed assailants. He was discovered bleeding to death by members of the public moments after he had desperately tried to pull from his body a blade which had become embedded in his shoulder. His accused killers fled Walsall town centre in two cars after allegedly 'slashing' their victim with weapons including the 'Rambo' knife and a machete. They left year-old Mr Atkinson with cuts and bruises to more than 30 areas of his body, with stab wounds puncturing his lungs and severing an artery.

Large area of town centre forced to close on busy market day as flowers left at scene. The victim of an armed gang attack in Walsall town centre has been formally named. Tributes were paid to the casualty, now identified as Bailey Atkinson, after he died following the attack early on Saturday, January As floral tributes at the scene grew, police said their investigation was progressing, although there were no reports of any arrests. Extra police stop-and-search powers were in place in parts of the town until 7am on Monday, January Anyone with CCTV, mobile phone footage or dashcam footage was urged not to share it on social media, but to get in touch with the force.

Murder in walsall

A murder investigation has been launched after a man died in what police said was a "targeted and vicious" group attack. The victim, aged in his 20s, was assaulted in the centre of Walsall at about GMT by men believed to have weapons, West Midlands Police said. The attack happened on High Street, near an Asda supermarket. A large part of the town centre has been sealed off by officers who warned people to be aware access would be restricted on Saturday. Ash Zaver was in the town on Saturday and said it was usually very peaceful. Shopper Patricia Jones said: "It's just the young ones that are not safe. Because they don't know if they go out for the night if they're going to come back. Fans heading to Walsall's FA Cup match with Leicester City were warned some pubs and shops in the area were closed due to the investigation. Stop-and-search measures have been put in place using Section 60 powers, and Insp Jon-Paul Kyffin said they would have extra officers in the area.

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Footage showed Mr Atkinson running back towards the market stalls before clinging on to a lamppost as the Seat Leon appears to drive towards him again. Bailey Atkinson was knifed in a "ferocious" attack outside shops in High Street in Walsall market in the early hours of January 28 last year. The court heard how the drivers of the Toyota and Seat Leon did not leave their vehicles during the attack. Jailed: Gambling rogue builder back behind bars again after 'identical' crimes Plus. Hagley Road. Three men charged after suitcase loaded with 'high value' jewellery stolen from parked car Crime 18 hours ago. Prosecutors said Edward Wilson killed him from "anger arrogance or jealousy". Prince Harry and Meghan Markle 'losing sleep' over complicated visa court case. Wolverhampton Feb Fatal crash survivor's plea as killer driver jailed again for ignoring roads ban. Related Topics. DWP investigating thousands of benefit claims for fraud ahead of bank crackdown. See Our Privacy Notice. Graphic CCTV footage played to jurors captured both cars passing the pair.

A man has been stabbed to death at a nightclub, prompting a murder investigation.

Kings Heath and Stirchley. Story Saved. More Newsletters. Prosecutors said Edward Wilson killed him from "anger arrogance or jealousy". Walsall murder victim knifed in 'ferocious' machete attack by nine teenagers, court told A year-old murder victim died after a merciless machete attack at the hands of nine teenagers which was related to the stabbing of one of their brothers, jurors have been told. More on this story. Akeem Francis-Kerr died on the way to hospital after being stabbed at a nightclub. A total of nine defendants deny murdering Bailey Atkinson, 20, in Walsall. The trial continues. But he continued to bleed heavily as he lay in the street. All nine defendants are captured on CCTV footage leaving the grassland following the blaze and heading in the direction of Gough Street, Mr Hughes alleged. Black Country. Crime The evil mums and dads who broke every rule of parenting with their sadistic acts One mum stuffed cotton wool balls down her baby's throat. A pathologist identified that eight of these were stab wounds, while others were 'chop or slash-type injuries'. This took place in Walsall town centre in the early hours of January 28,