Man in hospital after park machete attack

British Police officers wearing yellow high vis jackets. Shot of the back of a couple of British Police officer's reflective jackets with the word POLICE written across the back. Image source, Getty Images
Image caption,

The victim was hit in the face by a machete after he was approached by two men, said police

  • Published

A man was taken to hospital with serious injuries after being struck in the face with a machete at a park.

The victim, in his 20s, was hurt after he was approached by two men in Victoria Park in Tipton at 20:30 BST on Saturday, said West Midlands Police.

The force said officers remained in the area on Monday.

"We're carrying out extensive inquiries," a spokesperson said.

"We understand this is a worrying incident and we would urge anyone with concerns to speak to officers.

"If you saw what happened or have any information which could help our investigation, please call us."

Get in touch

Tell us which stories we should cover in Birmingham and the Black Country

Related topics