Police called as 'unknown substance' thrown at Merry Hill shoppers
Emergency services were called after a substance was thrown at people outside Merry Hill Shopping Centre.
The unknown substance was thrown at a group of people near the bus station at the centre at around 11.57am on Tuesday.
Nobody was hurt in the incident but police have confirmed enquiries are under way to find out what the substance was.
The incident happened as the centre was busy with shoppers in the run-up to Christmas.
Paramedics were called to treat one of the victims but were stood down when it became clear she did not need help.
A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We were called to the Merry Hill shopping centre in Brierley Hill just before 12pm after a substance was thrown at people near the bus station.
"Fortunately, there are no reported injuries and enquiries are now underway to find out what the substance was."
A spokesman for Intu Merry Hill said: "Police were called to a minor incident that happened outside the centre earlier today. Emergency services were in attendance and responded as a precaution.
"The centre remains open as usual and we apologise to our shoppers for any inconvenience caused. For more information, please contact West Midlands Police on 101."
One ambulance from West Midlands Ambulance Service attended the scene but was stood down, a spokesman for the service confirmed.
Anyone with information is asked to contact police via live chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight, or call 101 anytime.
Crimestoppers can be called anonymously on 0800 555 111. Please quote log 1577 of December 22.
