Man, 18, arrested after woman in her 50s left in serious condition

West Midlands Police have arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman received head injuries after being attacked at a property in Smethwick. 

Emergency services rushed to the scene of a wasteland near Smethwick Galton Bridge Railway Station shortly after 3.30am on Tuesday to reports that a woman had been attacked at a property nearby. 

On arrival, West Midlands Police discovered the woman in her 50s who had sustained head injuries.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "Officers have arrested an 18-year-old man on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman received head injuries after being attacked at a property in Smethwick.

"The arrest was made on wasteland close to Smethwick Galton Bridge train station shortly after 3.30am today (Tues). The woman is believed to have been attacked at a property nearby."

Investigating officers have said that the woman was rushed to hospital in a 'serious but stable' condition and that the 18-year-old man and victim are known to each other, with no further suspects being sought at this stage'.

The spokesperson said: "A woman, in her 50s, was taken to hospital where she is in a serious but stable condition.

"They are known to each other and at this stage, we are not looking for anyone else as part of the investigation."

Platform 1 at Smethwick Galton Bridge was also closed following concerns for the welfare of man. 

A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called by the police to Smethwick Galton Bridge Railway Station at 3.40am following concerns for the welfare of a man. 

"One ambulance attended the scene. The patient had superficial injuries and was discharged on scene."

An investigation into the incident is still currently ongoing.