Man arrested after two people seriously injured in Stourbridge town centre violence
Two men were injured in an incident in Stourbridge High Street on the weekend.
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Emergency services rushed to the scene at The Stourbridge Lion, Stourbridge, at 2.02am on Sunday to reports of an incident that left two men serious injured.
On arrival, West Midlands Ambulance Service crews discovered two patients, both of whom had sustained injuries.
The injuries were not considered life-threatening, and both men were transported to hospital for further treatment.
A West Midlands Ambulance Service spokesperson said: "We were called to The Stourbridge Lion, on High Street, in Stourbridge at 2.02am on Sunday.
"An ambulance, paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma team attended the scene. Crews arrived to find two men who had sustained injuries.
"Both received treatment on scene before being conveyed to hospital for further treatment."
Police have confirmed that a 33-year-old man has been arrested in relation to the incident, with the man later being bailed while the investigations continue.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "We were called to Stourbridge High Street after a report of a disorder involving a group of people shortly before 2am on Sunday (October 20).
"Officers attended and found two men with head and leg injuries. Fortunately, their injuries were not considered life-threatening.
"A 33-year-old man was arrested on possession of an offensive weapon and public order offences. He was released on police bail while enquiries continue."
A spokesman for The Stourbridge Lion confirmed the incident "did not occur on the premises".
A statement read: "The safety and wellbeing of our staff and customers is incredibly important to us.
"There is a nominated member of staff at each premises who is first aid trained, and we work closely with our door teams to ensure the highest level of safety for our customers.
"While the attack did not occur on the premises our staff did provide first aid to the injured individuals and contacted the emergency services. We will continue to support any further investigations into this incident."
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or has information that could help, is urged to contact West Midlands Police via their 101, or via Live Chat on the force website, quoting log number 360 of October 20.
