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Four Indian-origin men have been arrested and charged over an armed attack in Bilston, near Wolverhampton, England, that left three people injured. The accused face charges of violent disorder, wounding, and possession of weapons. Shocking footage showed hooded men attacking a white car. Police also recovered a firearm and are investigating the case.
The accused have been charged with violent disorder, wounding, and possession of an offensive weapon. (Images for representation/Unsplash)
New Delhi,UPDATED: Aug 18, 2025 20:26 IST
Four Indian-origin men have been arrested and charged following a violent armed incident near Wolverhampton in England that left three injured, the police said.
West Midlands Police said officers were called to reports of armed disorder involving a number of people and bladed weapons, the BBC reported.
Six people were arrested in connection with the case, of which two were released on bail.
The four people who have been charged are Hardeep Singh (28) from Hounslow, Harpeet Singh (25) from Leicester, Mukesh Kumar (30) from Wolverhampton and Lakwinder Singh (26) from Smethwick.
All four have been charged with violent disorder, wounding and possession of an offensive weapon, BBC reported, citing the police.
They were due to appear at Wolverhampton Magistrates' Court on Monday (UK time), according to the report.
Two were detained with the help of a police dog. The incident occurred on Friday morning.
THREE HOSPITALISED FOLLOWING THE DISORDER: POLICE
Three were hospitalised after the clash; injuries not believed to be life-threatening, the police said.
Officers are also investigating a gun that was found in Arbour Drive, according to the report.
Police have increased patrols in the area and are treating the incident as an isolated case.
"We have already spoken to a number of witnesses and are gathering CCTV, and if anyone has more information, I'd urge them to get in touch," Detective Inspector Adam Keen was quoted as saying by Wolverhampton-based news outlet, Express & Star.
FOOTAGE SHOWS HOODED MEN WITH WEAPONS SURRONDING A CAR
The footage of the attack on Arbour Drive in Bilston was captured by a local and shows several hooded individuals with weapons surrounding a white Ford car, according to the Express & Star.
In the video, two doors can be seen open on the driver's side as the gang smashed the windows and other parts of the vehicle.
At one point, a man is seen being pulled from the car as the assault continued, before four attackers flee the scene in an unmarked silver vehicle.
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Published By:
Gaurav Kumar
Published On:
Aug 18, 2025
