Woman charged with possessing weapons after police called to Dudley retail park
A WOMAN has been charged with possession of weapons after police were called to a retail park in Dudley.
Sonia Mendes, aged 46, from Marbury Drive, Wolverhampton, has been charged with possession of an imitation firearm and a bladed article in a public place after being arrested on Friday January 6, police have confirmed this evening.
The arrest followed an incident which saw emergency services swamp the retail park off Birmingham Road.
No-one was injured, police confirmed.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police added that Mendes will appear before Wolverhampton magistrates tomorrow (Monday January 9).
Comments: Our rules
We want our comments to be a lively and valuable part of our community - a place where readers can debate and engage with the most important local issues. The ability to comment on our stories is a privilege, not a right, however, and that privilege may be withdrawn if it is abused or misused.
Please report any comments that break our rules.
Read the rules here