Appeal launched following report of assault in Walsall
Police responded following reports of an assault and of a weapon being brandished.
West Midlands Police have released images of a pair they want to talk to as they investigate reports of a weapon being brandished and the assault of a young man in Walsall.
The investigation was launched after police received a third-party report of an attack on Harden Road, Bloxwich, at around 10.50am on July 2.
Police have said that the victim was confronted by two men - one carrying a machete, during which he was assaulted, but managed to flee.
Police said that they have yet to identify the victim; however, they are keen to speak to him to make sure he is safe and well.
As part of their investigation, police are now looking to talk to Michael Walker, aged 45, and John Walker, aged 24, both of Walsall.
A force spokesperson said: “It's understood the victim was confronted by two men - one carrying a machete. He was assaulted but then managed to flee.
“We've yet to identify the victim, and we're keen to identify him to make sure he's safe and well.
“We are working to establish the full circumstances, and as part of our enquiries we want to speak with Michael Walker, aged 45, and John Walker, aged 24, who are from Walsall.
“We're keen to hear from anyone who has information or footage, including drivers who were passing through the area at the time and may have captured something on dashcam.”
Anyone with information, including CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage, is asked to contact West Midlands Police via their 101 number, quoting reference 20/308184/26.