Teenager, 17, left with serious injuries following violent attack in Smethwick shop
Police are appealing for information after a teenager was seriously injured following disorder in Smethwick on Thursday night.
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Officers from West Midlands Police were called at around 8.10pm to West Cross Shopping Centre, Oldbury Road after a group of men entered a store with weapons.
A 17-year-old boy was repeatedly struck and suffered injuries to his head and body.
The group then fled the scene.
The boy was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life threatening.
Officers are reviewing CCTV footage and would like to speak to anyone who may have been in the area at the time.
Anyone who has any information about the incident is asked to contact the police via Live Chat on the website or call 101 quoting 20/101827/25.
To pass on information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
