West Midlands Police have arrested a 16-year-old boy after a teenager was stabbed at Merry Hill Shopping Centre
20:42, 29 Nov 2025Updated 20:46, 29 Nov 2025
Police at the scene in Merry Hill
A boy has been arrested after a teenager was chased and attacked with a machete in a shopping centre.
West Midlands Police was called to the Merry Hill shopping centre in Dudley around 3.30pm on Friday (November 28) after disorder broke out.
A gang reportedly chased another group which ended with a 17-year-old being injured in the Eat Central food court.
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The victim suffered a minor cut to the back and was taken to hospital by paramedics.
Investigators revealed that they have arrested a 16-year-old male at around 5pm on Saturday (November 29) on suspicion of wounding with intent.
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The force is still appealing to anyone who witnessed the attack to contact them.
A WMP statememt read: “We received a number of calls from members of the public who were in the centre at the time, at around 3.30pm.
“We still need to hear from anyone who has mobile phone footage, who saw what happened, or who has any other information.
“Extra officers will be patrolling in and around Merry Hill over the weekend to offer reassurance, and speak to anyone with concerns.
“Anyone with information can contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote log 3541 of 28/11/25.”
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Jonathan Poole, Centre Manager for Merry Hill, said: “We are aware of an incident that occurred in the centre yesterday and we are assisting West Midlands Police with its investigation.
“Customer safety is our number one priority, and we work hard to ensure that Merry Hill remains a safe place to visit.”