Overview
- A 16-year-old boy was attacked on Duncan Edwards Close in Dudley just before 2pm on Saturday 23 May and was seriously injured in a broad daylight machete assault.
- The teenager suffered serious wounds to his chest and face, underwent surgery at hospital and remains in a serious but stable condition.
- West Midlands Police say two young men on a moped approached the victim, carried out the attack and fled, and detectives have launched a manhunt for the suspects.
- Officers have recovered CCTV and mobile phone footage, increased patrols in the area and set up a dedicated public portal to collect photos, video and witness information (log 2561 of 23 May).
- Police are urging anyone with information to use the force’s web portal or call 101 quoting log 2561 as investigators review footage and continue searches in the local area.