Man arrested after stabbing in Walsall town centre

The victim's injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing

Author: Charlotte BarberPublished 30th Oct 2026
Last updated 30th Oct 2026

A man has been arrested after another man was stabbed in Walsall town centre.

Police were alerted to the attack in Park Street at around 3.45pm yesterday (29th October).

The victim sustained injuries which are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

Following enquiries, a 22-year-old man has been detained on suspicion of wounding.

He is due to be questioned.

Police say their investigation is ongoing, and they want to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time and has any information or footage.

People can contact police via Live Chat on the force's website, or by calling 101, and quote log 3434 of 29/10/26.

Police are treating the attack as isolated, and there will be a visible police presence in the town centre to provide reassurance.

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