Chelmsley Wood: appeal after teenage girl is assaulted with ‘metal weapon’

Police are appealing for information after a teenage girl was assaulted near Chelmsley Wood shopping centre in Solihull last month.

The girl was assaulted near KFC on Chelmsley Circle on Thursday, 3 February.

West Midlands Police said she was helped by a woman who was getting off a bus and the youngster didn’t suffer serious injuries.

A spokesman for the force, said: “Were you at Chelmsley Wood shopping centre last month and saw a teenage girl being attacked with a metal weapon?

“We’re investigating after the girl was assaulted by someone she knew at a bus stop near KFC on Chelmsley Circle on Thursday, 3 February at about 2.30pm

“We’re working to establish exactly what happened and a 16-year-old was arrested on suspicion of assault. Following questioning he was released on bail as those enquiries continue.

“But if you were that woman who helped, or someone else who saw what happened, please get in touch with investigators.

“You can message us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, quoting investigation 20/150453/22, or call us on 101.

“Alternatively to pass on information without giving your details, speak 100% anonymously to charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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