Teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Smethwick attack
A man is currently in hospital in a life-threatening condition
A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was hospitalised with life-threatening injuries in Smethwick.
Emergency services were called out to St Pauls Road just before 8.30pm on 14 June to reports of an attack.
A man in his 50s was taken to hospital where he remains in a life-threatening condition.
A 17-year-old was arrested in Leeds last night (16 June) and will be questioned in the West Midlands.
A 45-year-old man previously arrested will face no further action.
People in the area should expect an increased police presence as patrols are ongoing.
Anyone with information which could help the investigation is being urged to call 101 quoting incident number 3929 of 14 June.