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'It's horrible to think about' - Residents speak out following attempted murder arrest near Smethwick train station

Residents have shown their concern after a woman in her 50s was left with serious injuries after being attacked in Smethwick.

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West Midlands Police rushed to the scene of a wasteland near Smethwick Halton Bridge Railway Station shortly after 3.30am on Tuesday (March 25) to report that a woman had been attacked at a residential address nearby. 

Shortly after attending the incident, an 18-year-old man, who is known to the victim, was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

Now, residents and public transport users have expressed their concerns at the shocking incident.

Residents have said that they felt concerned following the incident
Residents have said that they felt concerned following the incident