A second man was charged after a teenager was stabbed outside James Watt College in Great Barr last week. Rion Soloman, aged 19, has been charged with wounding and violent disorder. Another 19-year-old man has previously been charged in relation to the incident.

Two boys, aged 14 and 16, have been arrested on suspicion of nine counts of robbery or attempted robbery. Police were alerted to a number of delivery drivers being threatened or assaulted at knifepoint for their belongings across Sandwell last month. They have since been released on bail.

Sandbox VR which recently opened in the Bullring & Grand Central is bringing an authentic Squid Game experience to the city in collaboration with Netflix. Players will be transported to iconic Squid Game locations, taking part in various challenges inspired by the series.