One note said: "R.I.P. Traffic is being diverted via the. Today, a large part of the town centre has been sealed off while officers work at the scene. A stretch of the M6 motorway remains shut after a lorry crashed through the central barrier. BBC Breakfast star Carol Kirkwood's mystery fiance unveiled as toyboy 13 years her junior. The victim, in his 20s, was the subject of a 'targeted attack' near the area's Asda store and died later in hospital. Watch below. Upon arrival, we found the driver of the lorry who is believed to have suffered a medical episode at the wheel. A resident has said cops have been at the scene since 3am this morning. There has been a lot of police officers walking up and down the road this morning, according to one resident. Officers are working in and around the High Street area, and part of the area is closed off, say WMP. Stacey Solomon fans warn they 'may unfollow her' after Belle and Rose snap. Chief Supt Phil Dolby said he was talking to community leaders, while the West Midlands force said officers were working night and day to find those responsible for the death of a man in his 20s. "It is obviously something very serious but I don't know what's happened.". Large area of town centre forced to close on busy market day as flowers left at scene. A spokesperson for National Highways said: "This incident is currently causing a delay of 60 mins in both directions on the M6 and there is approximately 6 miles of heavy congestion southbound and six miles northbound. The incident is also causing delays on the M5 northbound on to the M6 northbound and also on the M54 eastbound on to the M6 southbound. A murder investigation has been launched after a man was fatally attacked by a gang in Walsall town centre. "The incident happened on Union Street in Walsall at 2.52am today (Thursday). A spokesperson said: "We were alerted to a collision on the M6 southbound, involving a lorry which had crashed through the central reservation, causing it to overturn. National Highways says the incident occurred on the southbound carriageway and saw the lorry cross onto the northbound side where it 'came to a rest on its side' while the car has a lamppost underneath it on the southbound side. 1 day ago 1d. Get in touch via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. A major manhunt remains under way after a man 'waved a gun' inside a Walsall church. The collision took place on the Broadway, at around 7.20pm on. A major manhunt remains under way after a man 'waved a gun' inside a Walsall church. What's he waiting for? Subscribe to one or all notification sources from this one place. BlackCountryLive has approached West Midlands Police for more information. . Or contact officers via live chat at west-midlands.police.uk, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. Ch Supt Phil Dolby, of Walsall Police, said: . Extra police stop-and-search powers were in place in parts of the town until 7am on Monday, January 30. But were also very aware that people are worried by whats happened and also feeling angry. Bailey Atkinson, aged 20 and from Bloxwich, was set upon by a group on High Street, near the landmark Asda store, in the early hours of Saturday, January 28, and died later in hospital. Armed cops were deployed after a 999 call to Walsall's town centre. Bailey Atkinson was named by friends and family as the victim of a "targeted" incident in Walsall town centre. A reader has sent in this photograph of the scene. Two police vehicles are located in the cordon. 2h These powers will be in place until 7am tomorrow in the Bloxwich, Blakenall, Birchills & Leamore and St Matthew's areas of Walsall. Read about our approach to external linking. If you know the suspect and they are local, or a vehicle is involved, please use our Live Chat facility. A group of men set upon the victim, in his 20s, with weapons on High Street, near to Asda, just after 1.20am. Delays of about two hours were reported in both directions. If you need to get in touch with your local police force in an emergency dial 999 or in. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. They woke up at 7.30am this morning to find the road outside blocked off by police. "No serious injuries occurred in the incident however there is a significant infrastructure damage to the central reservation and a lamp column. A picture from the scene showed a cordon in place, with police officers at the scene. Officers were seen in a field with a cordon in place and police tape blocking public footpaths in the area. The family of 20-year-old Bailey Atkinson paid this tribute to their son: We respectfully ask for privacy at the moment while we grieve the loss of our beloved boy Bailey. We have a reporter heading to the scene. Tributes are building near a spot where a man was fatally injured in an armed gang attack in Walsall town centre. A spokeswoman for West Midlands Ambulance Service: "We were called at 3.19am to a lorry that had overturned on the M6 junction 10 South in Walsall. A police vehicle was also parked across the road and an officer was stood next to it. The incident has resulted in part of the M6 being shut in both directions within the junction. Inspector Jon-Paul Kyffin, of Walsall Police, said: Well have extra officers in Walsall town centre today to offer reassurance. National Highways say the closure is likely to remain in place 'throughout the afternoon and in to the evening'. 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Repairs to lamp columns and central reservation barrier are also underway but cannot be fully undertaken until the lorry has been removed.". This is underway using forklift trucks. He received treatment at the scene before being conveyed to Walsall Manor hospital for further assessments., UPDATE#M6 both directions within J10 #WalsallROAD CLOSED within junction due to a collision earlier.More info here: https://t.co/Srm05CeOIp90 Mins & 8 miles congestion northbound and 60 mins and 6 miles southboundLong delays also on #M5 north and #M54 east on to M6. Hartlepool United 3-3 Walsall . The closures were expected to remain in place throughout the day, National Highways said. 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A cordon was placed around an area near the markets hours before League Two Walsall FC played Premier League Leicester City in an FA Cup fourth round match being streamed by the BBC. It is still not clear what has taken place. Plan ahead, you may wish to re-route or even delay your journey. Anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat or call 101 quoting log number 1039 of 10 September. Our reporter is on the scene in Union Street, Walsall. Walsall Aldridge Bloxwich Brownhills Darlaston Pelsall Streetly Willenhall Willenhall Driver admits dragging Walsall police officer down street as he tried to arrest him A banned motorist. A man was seriously injured after he was struck by a car in Walsall, leavng the scene sealed off for hours. Part of Asda down to CEX is also off limits . Read about our approach to external linking. We continue to support the victims family as they grieve. The cordon spans for about 200 yards on Union Street. Get the latest news, entertainment, and top stories about Darlaston from the BBC . The overturned lorry on the M6 (Image: National Highways) A lorry overturned after a crash with a car - blocking the M6 near Walsall. Bouquets of flowers and other tributes were left at a corner of police tape overlooking market stalls by the victim's grieving friends. B&M closing stores across UK as full list of locations announced. Sally made the admission on Monday's programme. Police officer to run half marathon for Arthur . Birmingham & Black Country. Customer assistant staff will see their hourly pay increase from 10.20 to 10.90. The RAC revealed that diesel drivers are still charged an extra 20p over the owners of petrol cars. The centre of Walsall's main shopping street was sealed off today amid an ongoing police incident. A two-week-old baby boy has died after his pram was hit by a car in Walsall. 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The full impact of a sudden stratospheric warming event is said to arrive in the coming weeks. Today is the second teachers strike in Birmingham. READ MORE: Six arrests after armed gang raid suspected Smethwick cannabis farm 'before crashing getaway car', WATCH: Veteran bus driver lifts lid on dealing with abusive passengers and 'nightmare' traffic, For the latest on Walsall, read our Black Country newsletter. Read about our approach to external linking. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. 2d. A police cordon has closed off the road where a gas explosion tore through an end-terrace house and severely damaged a car. A little further back, a police van is parked across the tarmac and on officer was seen stood in the road. The case relates to an incident at the 47-year-old defendant's home in Wednesbury Road near Walsall town centre. Good morning. "It happened between junctions 10 and 9, as a result of which that southbound stretch of the motorway was closed, and remains closed as of 9.30am. View any neighbourhood team page by using the links: Aldridge Blakenall Bloxwich Brownhills Darlaston Delves Pleck St Matthew's Willenhall Feedback1 Rate this page (1 star poor - 3 stars excellent). Several police vehicles including a white forensics van were also spotted nearby. Police are appealing for anyone with CCTV, dashcam or mobile phone footage showing what happened to get in touch, quoting log 225 of January 28. A shrine to the victim of a brutal armed gang attack has grown close to the scene of the fatal assault in the Black Country. The latest news, comment and entertainment listings from towns and villages across the Walsall borough | News, sport, business, education and more. There are currently two cordons in place along a section of the road, outside a set of highrise flats. As floral tributes at the scene grew, police said their investigation was progressing, although there were no reports of any arrests. In addition due to the lorry involved having overturned it is anticipated this closure will be on for a protracted period for a complex recovery, clean-up and repair operation. B&M closing stores across UK as full list of locations announced. Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story. #UPDATE | We're currently investigating an incident that happened in #Walsall town centre earlier this morning.We have officers working in the High Street area, and part of the area is closed off.We'll issue more information shortly. Or by navigating to the user icon in the top right. A picture from the scene shows a police cordon is currently in place, sealing off part of the town centre. They said: Our kind-hearted and much-loved son, brother and grandson. ", Follow our blog below for further updates. 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Customer assistant staff will see their hourly pay increase from 10.20 to 10.90. Comments. West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) has provided a statement about this incident. READ MORE: Teen arrested after violent disorder sees boy knifed and cars rammed in Walsall street. Video, Record numbers of guide dog volunteers after BBC story, Ed Sheeran says wife developed tumour in pregnancy, Daily walk prevents one in 10 early deaths - study, Survivors describe 'nightmarish seconds' as trains crashed, Bieber cancels remaining Justice world tour dates, Twitter back after two-hour outage affected tweets, Uranium particles enriched to 83.7% found in Iran, Trump lashes out at Murdoch over vote fraud case, Finland starts construction of Russia border fence. The police in Walsall have now released details of what the "serious incident" was. Tributes left at the scene where police cordoned off the street. Walsall, leavng the scene sealed off for hours. Anyone with CCTV, mobile phone footage or dashcam footage has been asked not to share it on social media, but to get in touch with us. Armed officers and the police helicopter attended and searched the area but the man has not yet been found. The incident happened at around 4pm on Easter Sunday in High Street, Brownhills. ITV Unforgotten writer issues critical message to fans over Series 5 change. The victim, in his 20s, was set upon by a group of men believed to be armed with weapons on the High Street, near to Asda, just after 1.20am. Kate Middleton and Prince William beam as they break cover after Harry and Meghan's eviction from Frogmore Cottage. We'll keep you updated with this blog. Loose Women star, who welcomed Belle earlier this month and Rose on her 32nd birthday last October, posted the adorable snap on Instagram. It is located near to the Lidl store and Foundry Gym. Det Insp Laura Harrison, leading the investigation, said: Its very early in the investigation, but this appears to be a targeted and vicious attack involving a group of men carrying weapons. A witness - who did not want to be named - said dozens of armed officers swarmed the road shortly after the call. A large part of the town centre was sealed off from Primark to Goodall Street while officers worked at the scene. The man was on foot in Union Street when the crash happened at 2.52am today, Thursday, March 10. The Cambridges stepped out on Wednesday March 1 - to celebrate St David's Day. A blue tent has been set up by Savers in the town centre. He made off on foot, but we caught up with him. "Central Motorway Police Group, West Midlands Fire Service, West Midlands Ambulance Service and National Highways all attended the scene. I did not know what was going on. Walsall Town Centre and Markets said on Facebook: "Market Square, the area outside Poundland, the Entertainer and B&M in Walsall town centre has been cordoned off due to a police incident.". Tributes were paid to the casualty, now identified as Bailey Atkinson, after he died following the attack early on Saturday, January 28. Unit 17, Brindleys Business Park, Chaseside Drive. We were told it was a big gun, it happened at around 10.30am down by the Lloyds Bank.". The market area of High Street will be open again shortly, but the scene of the attack will remain sealed off while investigations continue. "Armed officers and the police helicopter attended and searched the area but the man has not yet been found. 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