Boy, 14, assaulted and robbed by group 'carrying knife' in Great Barr park

West Midlands Police are asking for information about an incident where a 14-year-old boy was robbed of a pair of shoes and assaulted.

The 14-year-old was approached by a group on a field off of Turnberry Road, Great Barr, at around 4pm on February 5, where he was assaulted and had a pair of shoes taken. 

West Midlands Police say that they believe that one of the attackers had a knife, however, it wasn't used in the incident. 

"A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We're investigating following a robbery in the park off Turnberry Road, Great Barr. 

"A 14-year-old boy was approached by a group at around 4pm on Wednesday (5 February). 

"The boy was assaulted and clothing was taken. It's understood one of the attackers had a knife with them, although it wasn’t used. 

"We know how worrying this would have been for the boy and we're carrying out active enquiries to identify who was involved."

Anyone with information relating to the incident can get in touch with West Midlands Police via the Live Chat service on their website, or alternatively by calling 101 and quoting log number 20/136316/25.