Boy, 16, seriously hurt in Dudley machete attack - approached by two on moped in broad daylight

Police are appealing for witnesses after 16-year-old boy was stabbed yesterday in Dudley.

The 16-year-old was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition today after violence broke out just before 2pm yesterday (Saturday) on Duncan Edwards Close in Dudley.

West Midlands Police say it’s believed he had been walking in the area when he was approached by two young men on a moped.

The men attacked the boy before fleeing. He was left with serious injuries to his chest and face, and has undergone surgery.

Residents in a Dudley neighbourhood saw Midlands Air Ambulance landing on green space nearby yesterday (May,23).

The incident was first reported about 4pm on Saturday.

It took place on the top of Russells Hall Road near Grange Road.

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Det Insp Joe Davenport, from the Major Crime Unit, said: “This was an horrific attack in the middle of the day and it could easily have resulted in this boy losing his life.

“We’ve been working tirelessly since then to understand exactly what happened, and who was responsible, and I’d urge anyone with information to get in touch with as soon as possible.”

Extra patrols are taking place in the area today (May, 24).

You can contact West Midlands Police on 101, quoting log 2561 of 23 May.