Fresh murder arrests as police probe shooting

A total of seven people have been arrested over the fatal shooting of Connor Brookes, police said

Two more arrests have been made over the fatal shooting of a man in Walsall.

Connor Brookes, 20, was shot on Well Lane in Blakenhall just before 17:00 BST on Monday 8 July.

The two men, both age 20, were arrested on suspicion of murder and remained in custody, West Midlands Police said.

A total of seven people have now been arrested in relation to the shooting of Mr Brookes.

Three men - aged 19, 20 and 22 - were previously charged with murder, attempted murder and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

While two teenagers - aged 17 and 18 - were also arrested in connection to the incident and released on bail, officers said.

Mr Brookes' family said he was a "well-loved, respectful young man" and "the whole family as well as the community loved Connor".

A second victim was treated in hospital for injuries that were not life-threatening, police said.