Teen arrested and axe found after 'suspicious behaviour' in West Bromwich

Officers on patrol spotted a man near a gym in West Bromwich

Author: Natalia AntoniwPublished 15 hours ago
Last updated 15 hours ago

A teenager has been arrested and an axe has been found after officers spotted someone acting suspiciously in West Bromwich.

Officers on patrol near West Bromwich Ringway spotted a man acting suspiciously near a gym at around 5.15pm on Saturday (6 June).

They arrested him and later found an axe in the area after a search.

The 19-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon.

He's currently on bail as investigations continue.

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