Teenager cut with machete in Merry Hill centre after 'altercation' between two groups - police appeal for witnesses
A teenager was cut with a weapon in an outbreak of violence between two groups in the Merry Hill shopping centre.
Police believe a group of people was chased through the centre in Brierley Hill by another group, and in the ensuing "altercation" the 17-year-old victim suffered a small cut to the back with a weapon, believed to be a machete, which needed medical attention.
Emergency service crews attended just after 3.30pm yesterday (Friday) after a number of calls from members of the public who were in the centre at the time.
West Midlands Police said officers still want to hear from anyone who has mobile phone footage, who saw what happened, or who has any information that could help the investigation.
Detective Chief Inspector Lucy Kirwan, of Dudley Police, said: "We know the fear and alarm that this attack has caused, especially as it took place on a busy shopping day.
"It’s clearly completely unacceptable, and we are working through CCTV and gathering other witness statements as we work to identify all of those involved.
"Extra officers will be patrolling in and around Merry Hill over the weekend to offer reassurance, and speak to anyone with concerns.
"Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote log 3541 of November 28."
