West Midlands Police have released a blurry CCTV image of a young male they want to speak to following an assault on a man in Halesowen town centre. The attack occurred on Queensway on Tuesday, June 30, at approximately 8pm.
The victim was attacked on the main town street, and despite carrying out a number of enquiries, officers have been unable to identify those responsible. As a result, they have now turned to the public for help, issuing the image of the youth they believe may have information about the incident.
Description of the youth in the CCTV image
The youth is described as white, with short, dark hair, possibly brown. In the image, he is seen wearing a black top, though the picture is not clear enough to provide further detail. The quality of the CCTV footage has made identification challenging for officers.
Police have emphasised that the image is blurry but hope someone may still recognise the individual. The appeal comes as part of ongoing efforts to solve the case and bring those involved to justice.
Police statement and appeal for information
In issuing the CCTV appeal, a spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “Do you know who this is? We want to speak with them in connection with an assault in Halesowen town centre.”
They added: “A man was assaulted on Queensway at around 8pm on 30 June. Since the incident, we have carried out enquiries but have been unable to identify those involved.”
The spokesperson continued: “If you can help with our investigation, you can contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting crime reference number 20/303588/26.”
How the public can assist the investigation
Anyone with information is urged to come forward, either through the police website's Live Chat service or by phone. The crime reference number for this case is 20/303588/26.
Officers are particularly keen to hear from anyone who was in the Queensway area around the time of the attack or who may have witnessed the incident. The investigation remains ongoing, and police continue to appeal for any details that could help identify the youth in the image.
