The investigation into the death of Suzanne Cherry, a 62-year-old woman from Aldridge, is ongoing, with three more men arrested in connection with the fatal collision that occurred at Aston Wood Golf Club in Shenstone.
- Staffordshire Police have confirmed that a 51-year-old man from Bloxwich was arrested on suspicion of murder.
- A 22-year-old man from Dudley was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and assisting an offender.
- A 41-year-old man from Worcester was arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
- Two more men, aged 36 and 26, from Coseley, were arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender in connection with the incident.
- A 34-year-old man from Wednesbury was arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and is currently in custody.
The incident occurred on Friday morning, April 11, when a Nissan van was being pursued by police through Little Aston and ended up on Aston Wood Golf Club.
“Suzanne Cherry sadly died in hospital on Tuesday, April 15, after being struck by the van at 10.25am on Friday, April 11. “Officers from West Midlands Police arrested three men on Wednesday, April 16, in connection with the collision. “One of the men, a 41-year-old from Worcester, arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender, has since been placed on conditional police bail while the investigation continues. “Officers from Staffordshire have since been granted extra time by the courts to question two other men: a 51-year-old man from Bloxwich, arrested on suspicion of murder, and a 22-year-old man from Dudley, arrested on suspicion of manslaughter and assisting an offender.”
The police are still appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward, particularly those in the area from Blake Street to Birmingham Road between Sutton Coldfield and Shenstone.
| Witnesses Appel | Details |
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| Staffordshire Police | Staffordshire Police are still appealing for witnesses to the incident to come forward, particularly those in the area from Blake Street to Birmingham Road between Sutton Coldfield and Shenstone. |
| Calderfields Golf and Country Club | Calderfields Golf and Country Club on the edge of Walsall also paid tribute to Mrs Cherry. |
Two golf clubs have paid tribute to Mrs Cherry, Aston Wood Golf Club and Calderfields Golf and Country Club on the edge of Walsall.
“It is with immense sadness we have to advise the visitor, who was struck by a van after a police chase, has now passed away.”
“Words cannot explain, how tragic, sad and upsetting the whole thing is.”
“The area will be roped off, flowers will be laid and we will be holding a minutes’ silence at 11am.”
“The directors, members of staff and our members of Calderfields Golf and Country Club would like to take this opportunity to offer our sincere condolences to the family and friends of Suzanne Cherry who has now died after the tragic incident which occurred at Aston Wood Golf Club on Friday 11th April 2025. “Our thoughts also go out to our neighbours, their staff and friends at Aston Wood. “This was a tragic and very sad occurrence which should not happen anywhere, let alone on the tranquil environment of a golf course.”
The investigation is ongoing, and police are continuing to appeal for witnesses to the incident to come forward.
They are asking anyone who was in the area from Blake Street to Birmingham Road between Sutton Coldfield and Shenstone at approximately 10.25am on Friday, April 11, to get in touch with them.
Witnesses can report anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Police are also urging anyone with information or evidence to contact them directly.
The police statement on the incident can be accessed through the Major Incident Public Portal.
The full statement from a spokeswoman at Staffordshire Police said: “We are releasing an update over the individuals arrested in connection with a fatal collision involving a van in Shenstone recently. “Suzanne Cherry, aged 62, of Aldridge, sadly died in hospital on Tuesday (15 April) after she was struck by a van at Aston Wood golf course at 10.25am on Friday (11 April).
