Overview
- A 72-year-old Sikh pensioner was set upon in Willenhall Memorial Park while with his family on Sunday, May 24, and suffered serious injuries to his face and arm.
- He was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.
- West Midlands Police have arrested six males aged 16 to 18 who remain in custody as detectives treat the incident as a racially aggravated hate crime.
- Officers are reviewing CCTV, taking witness statements, increasing neighbourhood patrols and urging anyone with information to call 101 and quote crime reference 20/260864/26 or contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
- Police say four other people were also injured in the incident and that detectives are supporting the victim and his family while the investigation continues.