Police have arrested a teenager on suspicion of attempted murder following a serious assault in Smethwick that left a man fighting for his life.
Attack on St Paul's Road
The victim, a man in his 50s, was attacked on St Paul's Road at around 8:30 PM on Sunday, June 14. He remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition as of June 17.
West Midlands Police (WMP) confirmed that a 17-year-old suspect was arrested in Leeds on the night of June 16 and is being brought to the West Midlands for questioning.
Increased Patrols and Investigation
WMP has increased patrols in the Smethwick area over the coming days. A 45-year-old man who was arrested shortly after the attack has been released with no further action.
Detectives are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them. A WMP spokesperson said: "We've arrested a teenager following a serious assault on a man on St Paul's Road, Smethwick. The 17-year-old was arrested in Leeds on suspicion of attempted murder last night and is being brought to the West Midlands for questioning."
"A man in his 50s remains in hospital in a life-threatening condition after being attacked at around 8:30 PM on 14 June. Increased patrols are happening in the area over the next few days. A 45-year-old man who was arrested shortly after the attack has now been told he will face no further action."
How to Help
Anyone with information is urged to call WMP on 101, quoting incident number 3929 of June 14. Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
