A man has died after a shooting outside a Black Country bar in the early hours, police said.

The unnamed victim, in his 40s, was pronounced dead in hospital after being shot shortly after midnight outside Gavin's Sports Bar in The Orchard, Bilston.

The Orchard and nearby roads were closed while police inquiries continued.

West Midlands Police asked anyone with any information to contact their Major Investigations Unit on 0845 113 5000.