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Four individuals have been arrested following a violent incident in Cradley Heath that left three people injured in the early hours of Sunday, July 20. The altercation, which reportedly began in a local pub and escalated on Surfeit Hill Road, has prompted both police action and political fallout.
🚨 The Incident and Emergency Response
West Midlands Police responded to reports of a stabbing at approximately 2:49am. Two men were taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-threatening, while a woman sustained minor injuries. Ambulance crews treated the victims on-site before transporting them for further care.
👮 Arrests Made
Authorities confirmed the arrest of four individuals:
– A 23-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man on suspicion of grievous bodily harm
– A 33-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman on suspicion of assault.
A statement from a West Midlands Police spokesperson read :
“A 23-year-old woman and a 26-year-old man were arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm. A 33-year-old man and a 40-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of assault”
🏛️ Political Repercussions
Two Sandwell councillors — Danny Millard (Blackheath) and Claire Mayo (Rowley) — were suspended by the Labour Party following their arrests. Both were late attending the full Sandwell Council Meeting on Tuesday, July 22, we understand that they arrived halfway through, without apology, and left together as soon as the meeting ended.
The Labour Party issued a statement expressing deep concern:
“We are extremely concerned about this incident. Both Councillor Millard and Councillor Mayo were administratively suspended by the Labour Party immediately upon receipt of these allegations. Given this is subject to a police investigation we are not able to comment further at this time.”
🚑 West Midlands Ambulance service statement
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said:
“We were called to reports of a stabbing on Surfeit Hill Road, Cradley Heath at 2.49am on Sunday and sent an ambulance to the scene. On arrival crews found two men who they treated for injuries not believed to be serious before conveying them to hospital.”
⚠️ Appeal for information
West Midlands Police are appealing for further information in regards to this incident. Anyone with information should contact them by calling 101 and quoting reference number 20/315696/25.
Public outrage
This incident has caused public outrage with residents noting that this isn’t the first time Labour councillors in Sandwell have had brushes with the law for violent attacks.
Cllr Steve Melia, the current Mayor of Sandwell, was convicted of assaulting blogger Julian Saunders outside council offices in Oldbury on December 7, 2021. He pleaded guilty to assault by beating and was sentenced at Dudley Magistrates’ Court on February 10, 2022 to a 12-month conditional discharge.
Labour was critised early this year after they voted to appoint Melia as Mayor. The latest incident only intensifies the growing calls for stricter ethical standards and transparency within local government. Many residents are demanding a full review of councillor conduct policies and questioning the Labour Party’s internal oversight mechanisms.
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