Police investigation continuing into teenager machete attack in Dudley

An investigation is continuing into a violent incident which saw a teenager seriously injured with a machete in Dudley.

The incident on Saturday afternoon happened on Duncan Edwards Close and saw a 16-year-old taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition.

West Midlands Police said it believed he had been walking in the area when he was approached by two young men on a moped, who then attacked him before fleeing.

He was left with serious injuries to his chest and face, and has undergone surgery.

West Midlands Police said the investigation was continuing and has asked for anyone with any information to get in touch.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: “We're continuing to appeal for information after a teenager was seriously injured following armed disorder in Dudley at the weekend.

“A 16-year-old boy remains in a serious but stable condition in hospital after violence flared in Duncan Edwards Close at just before 2pm on Saturday (23 May).

“Two others are understood to have been involved and our enquiries - which includes reviewing all CCTV possibilities - remain ongoing.

“We know this has caused concern within the community and we've increased our police presence in the area.

“Anyone with information about what happened, and who was involved and why, is asked to contact us.

“You can do this via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote log 2561 of 23 May.

“A dedicated web page where people can send information, pictures and video directly to officers has also been set up here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/20HQ26C06-PO1“