Burntwood Online

Two men arrested over shooting

Detectives investigating the murder of Richard Deakin in Chasetown have arrested two men.
The men, aged 22 and 23, from the Bilston area, were arrested at two addresses near Bilston late afternoon on Tuesday 20th July and taken to a Staffordshire police station for questioning.
They were arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to murder and remain in police custody.
Mr Deakin, aged 27, died after he was shot at his Meadway Street home on Monday 5 July.
An ongoing inquiry into his death is being carried out by Staffordshire Police's Major Investigation Department.
Anyone with information is asked to ring Staffordshire Police on 0300 123 4455 or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Neighbourhood uniformed officers have maintained high-visibility patrols in the Meadway Street area following the incident, to offer reassurance to local residents