Another man charged after disorder in Smethwick

Police have now charged ten people in total

Author: Julie CastonPublished 2nd Oct 2026

Another man has been charged in connection with disorder in Smethwick earlier this year.

In May, two men suffered stab wounds after disorder on Foundry Lane.

Christopher Smith, aged 19 from Birmingham has been charged with two counts of attempted murder, violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.

He appeared before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Tuesday and was remanded to appear before Wolverhampton Crown Court today (2nd October).

Police have charged 10 people in total following the disorder.

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