Zombie machete found after police 'attempt to engage with young person' in Oldbury

Black CountryOldburyThe person reportedly ran through some nearby bushes09:11, 05 Aug 2026A person was arrested after they attempted to flee from officers through some bushes, police have said.‌The young person was approached in the Lion Farm area of Oldbury.‌He then ran away from police and was detained a short time later.‌READ MORE: Bungling gang shamed in appeal after failing to steal vehicle in DudleyREAD MORE: Inside the 'unhappy' West Midlands town where locals say there's 'no money left'Officers allegedly discovered a zombie machete and a quantity of drugs in the bushes.‌The person was arrested and taken into custody.West Midlands Police shared news of the bust on social media.They said: "#ARREST - Tipton Guardian have attempted to engage with this young person in the #LionFarm area