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Man arrested over Lye High Street attack

A man has been arrested on suspicion of assault after a shopkeeper was attacked in Lye.

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Police at the scene of the attack on Lye High Street. Photo: Snappers SK

The 27-year-old man was arrested on Saturday and currently remains in custody, West Midlands Police said.

It comes after a 36-year-old man, named locally as Mohammed Taz, suffered head injuries in the attack in High Street at around 9.30am on Friday.

A stretch of the High Street was sealed off while police examined the scene. Photo: Snappers SK

He was seen covered in blood outside his shop before paramedics arrived.

A 20-metre stretch of the High Street was cordoned off throughout Friday morning.

Mr Taz had run The Fruit Shop for more than 20 years.

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