Overview
- Police said a 17-year-old suffered a small cut to his back in the Eat Central food hall at about 3:30pm on November 28.
- The injury was caused by a machete, and the teenager was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be serious.
- A 16-year-old boy was arrested on November 29 on suspicion of wounding with intent and remains in custody.
- Detectives are reviewing CCTV, appealing for mobile phone footage and witness accounts, and have increased patrols around the centre.
- Merry Hill’s management has stepped up security after the Black Friday incident, which also led to heavy traffic and exit delays for shoppers.