Man and eight-year-old stepson injured in shooting

An investigation has been launched after a man and an eight-year-old boy were injured in a shooting outside a party in Bilston.

Officers were called to an incident at Bilston & District Labour Club on Wellington Road just after 11pm on Friday 14 September, following reports that a shotgun had been fired.

It is believed that the 30-year-old man had been at a teenager’s birthday party when trouble began outside.

The victim was shot in the chest when he went outside to investigate the disturbance. His eight-year-old stepson was hit in the arm by a shotgun pellet.

Both were taken to hospital and are expected to be discharged later today.

Detective Sergeant Chris Jones says:

CCTV is being examined and officers have been searching the club overnight.