Redditch man seriously injured in attack by several youths

Redditch MP Chris Bloore said there is "absolutely no place" for this kind of behaviour in the town after a man was attacked by "several youths" at the bottom of Unicorn Hill.

Mr Bloore said: "I am deeply shocked and concerned by this appalling attack in Redditch town centre.

“My thoughts are with the victim, who has suffered such serious injuries, and I wish him a full and speedy recovery. There is absolutely no place for this kind of behaviour in our community.

"I would urge anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information that could assist the police investigation, to come forward. It is vital that those responsible are identified and held accountable."

According to West Mercia Police, a man in his 50s was left with serious injuries following the attack that started on Unicorn Hill.

Police say that the incident was reported to the force at around 7pm on Sunday (November 8).

West Mercia Police also say that the man was assaulted at the bottom of Unicorn Hill, near the entrance to the train station car park, by several youths.

Police believe there were 'several' witnesses to the incident.

An investigation has been launched, and CCTV enquiries are being carried out.

DC Zowey Marshall of Reactive CID said: "We are appealing for witnesses to this serious assault, which has left the victim with serious injuries.

"We are conducting enquiries and examining CCTV from the area around the time of the incident, but we believe there were multiple witnesses, and we would like them to help us establish what happened here.

"Anyone with information should contact us via 101, quoting log number 390i of yesterday or email myself at zowey.marshall@westmercia.police.uk."