Bescot Stadium live as station closed after ‘assault’ leaves woman with ‘life-threatening injuries
After the incident at the Bescot Stadium train station, an 18-year-old guy has been taken into custody on suspicion of attempting to kill someone.
‘Life-threatening injuries’ were sustained by a woman during a’serious’ assault at a Black Country train station. Trains will not be stopping at Bescot Stadium Station ‘until further notice’ as a result, passengers have been advised.
On Sunday, October 20, at around 11:25 p.m., emergency personnel arrived on the scene, and the woman was taken to the hospital for additional emergency care. An 18-year-old male has been taken into custody on suspicion of attempting to kill someone.
On Monday morning (October 21), West Midlands Police and British Transport Police officers were still on the scene. While investigations are ongoing, the station has been closed.
According to National Rail, rail replacement coaches will run between Walsall and Tame Bridge Parkway. Passengers were also advised to “plan ahead” by West Midlands Transport, which stated that “Trains will not call at Bescot Stadium until further notice.”
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Following the’serious’ attack that occurred last night, police are still present at the Bescot Stadium train station.
Police tape blocks the door, and footage shows multiple police cars in the parking lot.
Detective issues witness plea
British Transport Police Detective Chief Inspector Paul Attwell has called for witnesses.
“There will be a greater police presence in the area as a result of the ongoing investigations into this incident,” he stated. Additionally, the station will stay closed. I strongly advise anyone with knowledge or who saw anything to get in touch with British Transport Police.
Referencing reference 11 of October 21, individuals can contact us by texting 61016 or via phone at 0800 40 50 40. Alternatively, call 0800 555 111 to speak with Crimestoppers anonymously.
British Transport Police’s statement in full
According to British Transport Police, after the incident at Bescot Stadium, an 18-year-old was taken into custody on suspicion of attempted murder.
According to a statement: “Just after 11:25 p.m. yesterday (October 20), officers were called to the Bescot Stadium railway station after receiving complaints of a serious assault. West Midlands Police and paramedics also responded, and a person with potentially fatal injuries was brought to the hospital.
“One man aged 18 has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in police custody.”
Attempted murder arrest following Bescot Stadium railway station assault
After an altercation at Walsall’s Bescot Stadium Railway Station, an 18-year-old has been taken into custody on suspicion of attempting to kill someone.
While enquiries into the probe are being conducted, the station is closed and officers are on the site.
“Officers were called to Bescot Stadium railway station just after 11:25pm today (October 21) following reports of a serious assault,” a spokesman for the British Transport Police said. A person with potentially fatal injuries was brought to the hospital by paramedics who also arrived.
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