Two men have been arrested after shooting in Willenhall left man with life-threatening injuries on December 23 – police are now appealing for any witnesses to come forwardJamie Brassington Senior reporter and Kelly Williams Assistant News Editor (Live)
17:30, 24 Dec 2025Updated 17:44, 24 Dec 2025
Police At The Scene In Wordsworth Road In Willenhall
A man is fighting for his life after a shooting incident in the Black Country town of Willenhall. The incident occurred on Wordsworth Road, just hours before Christmas Eve.
Two men, aged 50 and 27, have been arrested by West Midlands Police on suspicion of attempted murder. West Midlands Ambulance Service (WMAS) was alerted to the situation at 7.28pm on Tuesday, December 23.
In response, WMAS dispatched two ambulances, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and a critical care paramedic to the scene, reports Birmingham Live.
Upon arrival, they discovered a man in his 20s who had sustained life-threatening injuries. He received advanced trauma care before being urgently transported to hospital.
Two men have been arrested(Image: BPM Media)
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “Two men have been arrested after a man was found in Wordsworth Road, Willenhall, with a suspected gunshot wound last night.
“We were alerted by ambulance colleagues at around 7.30pm and attended the scene where the man in his 20s was being treated by paramedics.
“He was later taken to hospital with injuries which are believed to be life-threatening. Following quick-time enquiries two men aged, 50 and 27, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They remain in custody today as investigations continue.
Police have sealed off the incident scene in Willenhall(Image: BPM Media)
“We’re carrying out door-to-door enquiries alongside retrieving and reviewing CCTV footage from the area as we work to establish the exactly what has happened.
“We know that an incident like this causes concern and we have stepped up patrols to offer reassurance to local people. If you have information and have yet to speak to us, call 101 or message us via Live Chat on our website, quoting 20/485554/25.
“Alternatively to remain anonymous call independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
Police set up a cordon
A spokesperson for WMAS stated: “We were called at 7.28pm to reports of a shooting on Wordsworth Road in Willenhall.
“Two ambulances, two paramedic officers and a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic attended the scene. Upon arrival we found one patient, a man.
“He was assessed and had sustained life-threatening injuries. He received advanced trauma care from ambulance staff at the scene before being conveyed to hospital for further treatment.”
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