Statement following the death of Councillor Darren Cooper

Satement following the death of the Leader of Sandwell Council, Cllr Darren Cooper, from the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner David Jamieson,

“Darren Cooper cared deeply about the people of Sandwell and the West Midlands. His passing is both a shock and a terrible loss. He was a big personality who will be sorely missed. He was a friend and as chair of the West Midlands Police & Crime Panel gave me invaluable support in my role.”