Man suffers head and back injuries in Christmas Day attack in Oldbury
A man suffered head and back injuries in an attack on Christmas Day in the Black Country leading to the arrest of a suspect.
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The incident took place in Causeway Green Road in Oldbury shortly before 4pm on Wednesday (December 25).
Police said a man in his 30s was found with head and back injuries which were not life-threatening.
The road was cordoned off, with a number of police in attendance, along with an ambulance.
A 24-year-old man was detained on suspicion of wounding in connection with the incident but has since been released .
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesman said: "We were called to reports of an incident on Causeway Green Road, Oldbury at 3.58pm on Wednesday, December 25.
"We sent two ambulances, a paramedic officer and our Hazardous Area Response Team to the scene.
"On arrival crews found three patients.
"A man was treated for potentially serious injuries and conveyed to hospital. Two women were assessed and discharged at the scene with self-care advice."
A West Midlands Police spokesman said anyone with information is asked to contact them via Live Chat on their website, or by calling 101, and quote 20/1010516/24.
Alternatively, anyone with any information can contact independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.
