Sign in. It’s quick, free and it’s up to you.
An account is an optional way to support the work we do. Find out more.
Facebook/West Midlands Police
injured man
Police in UK seal off road after reports of man 'armed with machetes'
The incident is not being treated as terror-related.
POLICE IN ENGLAND have sealed off a road after reports of a man armed with machetes.
Buffery Road in Dudley remains closed while police are at the scene of a disorder which happened just before 3.30pm.
A male pedestrian was taken to hospital with leg injuries.
Firearms officers were deployed to the scene after it was reported that a man was seen armed with machetes.
The incident is not being treated as terror-related and is thought to be a dispute between two groups. There is no threat to the wider public, West Midlands Police have said.
Forensic examinations are taking place and officers are speaking to witnesses.
have your say