Murder investigation launched in Wolverhampton

Officers say there will be more patrols locally to reassure people

Author: Grace O'HarePublished 22nd Oct 2025

A murder investigation is under way after a man in his 20s died following an attack in Wolverhampton.

Police say the man was taken to hospital with serious injuries in the early hours of this morning (22 October), but died a short time later.

Officers believe he was attacked on a car park off Dudley Road, and a cordon remains in place as detectives carry out their enquiries.

Police say they are still in the early stages of piecing together what happened, with teams speaking to people in the area and gathering CCTV footage.

Officers say there will be more patrols locally to reassure people, and are urging anyone with information to come forward.

They are also offering support to the man’s family, as the community comes to terms with the news.

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