Walsall attack victim still in hospital two weeks later with bleed on brain
A man suffered skull fractures and a bleed on the brain when he was attacked in Walsall and is still in hospital two weeks later.
The 31-year-old was kicked in the head as he lay injured on the floor by an unknown man, close to Palfrey Infant School in Bescot Street, police said today.
Police cordoned off the scene at the time but did not provide any details as to how the man received his injuries.
Now West Midlands Police has revealed details of what they believe happened during the incident and said the victim is still unable to speak to officers to give their account of the attack.
He remains in a serious condition in hospital after being found injured in Bescot Street at around 5.25pm on June 22.
The force has so far not said when they believe the attack took place, but officers believe the victim was approached by a black man wearing a white top as he walked towards Milton Street.
A police spokesman said: "The man launched an attack close to Palfrey Infant School kicking the victim in the head and assaulting him as he lay injured on the floor.
"The reason for the assault in unknown and it’s unclear whether the two men know each other.
"A car was in the vicinity of the attack at the time – the people in this car are likely to be key witnesses – and detectives are keen for them to come forward."
If you witnessed the attack, or have any other information, contact police via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime.
To remain anonymous, contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting crime number 20WS/148141E/19.
