44-year-old man charged with five counts of attempted murder following Walsall disorder

West Midlands Police have charged a 44-year-old man with five counts of attempted murder following disorder in Walsall.

Shazhad Mahmood was charged today (Friday 6 September) and was remanded into custody to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court tomorrow (Saturday 7 September).

The force confirmed Mahmood “has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon, possession of a controlled substance of class A, possession of a controlled substance of class B and driving whilst disqualified.”

The charges relate to disorder which broke out at around 11.50pm on 31 July, in Reedswood Lane, Birchills, according to police.

Anyone with information can contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat on their website, or by calling 101, and quoting 20/720593/24.