A young man in his 20s has been rushed to hospital after being assaulted and shot by a group of men in a barber shop in Walsall, police said. The aggression took place in the Wolverhampton Road hairdressers just after 5pm today, and prompted the launch of a police investigation, West Midlands Police said. 

A police spokesperson said: “A man has been seriously injured after being shot inside a Walsall barbers shop.

“The victim, who is in his 20s, was in the Wolverhampton Road hairdressers in the Birchills area of Walsall just after 5pm today when men entered and assaulted him.

“It’s understood one of the men left and returned with what’s believed to be a shotgun. 

“The victim suffered a gunshot wound to his stomach and is in a critical condition in hospital.” 

The aggressors ran off on foot, and police have now launched an investigation to identify and catch the offenders.

Officers have also cordoned off the area to “preserve any evidence” and are urging witnesses to contact West Midlands Police.  

The spokesperson added: “Anyone with information can get in touch via Live Chat at WMP Online or contact the charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111. 

“Callers won’t be asked for their names and calls cannot be traced.” 

Police across the country are struggling to contain the crime wave which continues to claim casualties in the UK.

Last year in London alone 135 people were knifed to death and in the first four and a half months of 2019 100 people have already died following knife attacks.  

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