Two teenage boys arrested after 16-year-old attacked with knuckleduster in Tipton
Two teenage boys have been arrested after a 16-year-old boy was assaulted in Tipton earlier this month.
The victim was chased along Webb Road, a residential street near Jubilee Park, Tipton on May 7 and consequently fell. The police said two assailants then attacked him with a knuckleduster and punched him, leaving him with bruises.
Police said two teenagers were arrested at their home addresses yesterday.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “It’s very concerning when teens are carrying weapons.” and intent on causing harm. We’re out and about across Sandwell as part of a national week of action to tackle knife crime.
“We’ve carried out weapon sweeps, joint patrols and raised awareness of youth violence as part of activity for Operation Sceptre but it doesn’t stop at the end of the week – we will continue our patrols and urge anyone with info about young people carrying weapons to contact us.”
