Teenager sustains injuries following alleged shopping centre attack

The alleged incident is said to have happened at Merry Hill shopping centre on Saturday 12 May. Credit: PA

Police say that a 17-year-old boy has been left injured following an alleged assault at a shopping centre in Dudley.

Reports say that a teenager was seen being chased by another boy at Merry Hill shopping centre at around 1pm on Saturday 12 May. He is then said to have later walked into the food hall with facial injuries.

Following the alleged incident, a 17-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment and was later discharged to recover at home.

Police can confirm that a 16-year-old boy has been arrested for carrying two knives and is now assisting police with their enquiries.