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Three men found guilty of Walsall street murder where victim was armed with hunting knife and machete in case of 'pure violence'

Three men have been found guilty of the murder of a man in a Walsall street - and a fourth found guilty of his manslaughter.

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Supporting image for story: Three men found guilty of Walsall street murder where victim was armed with hunting knife and machete in case of 'pure violence'
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