Tamworth man arrested over 'assault involving weapon'

NewsMidlands NewsTamworthA 48-year-old man was detained by police09:35, 22 Aug 2026Staffordshire Police has released a statement (Image: RUDI TAPPER/Getty)A man has been arrested following an alleged assault in Tamworth, police have said.Officers detained a 48-year-old man in the early hours of this morning (Saturday, August 22).It comes following an incident in the Wilnecote area which reportedly saw a man assaulted during the incident on Thursday, August 19.READ MORE: Stourbridge train update after 'unprecedented' fire damageGet breaking news on BirminghamLive WhatsApp, click the link to joinStaffordshire Police have now arrested a man on suspicion of common assault, possession of a weapon/electrical incapacitation device and using threatening words/behaviour with intent to cause fear of