Police have arrested six men as we continue our enquiries into the murder of Bailey Atkinson in Walsall town centre.
Officers detained two men – aged 19 and 20 – after stopping a vehicle in Leamore last night (6 February).
They were arrested on suspicion of Bailey’s murder and remain in police custody today for questioning.
Police also detained four men – aged 18, 20, 21 and 25 – from an address in Worcester during the early hours of this morning.
They were also arrested on suspicion of murder and have been taken into our cells where they will be questioned.
Bailey was attacked on the High Street during the early hours of 28 January. He was taken to hospital, but died of his injuries.
A post-mortem revealed the 20-year-old, from Bloxwich, had died of multiple stab wounds.
Officers have already charged three boys – two aged 16 and another aged 15 – in connection with his murder.
There are legal orders in place around their identities and it’s paramount names are not discussed on social media as it’s a contempt of court.
The priority is to secure justice for Bailey’s family and friends.
Anyone with information to assist our enquiries can contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, quoting log 225 of 28 January.