Teenager arrested after man assaulted

A teenage boy has been arrested after a man was assaulted outside a takeaway shop in Kettlebrook, Tamworth.

At 9pm last night (Sunday 2 July), we were called to Tamworth Road after a man was found with serious head injuries.

The victim, a man in his 40s, was taken to hospital by paramedics from West Midlands Ambulance Service but has since been discharged.

We arrested a 15-year-old, from Tamworth, on suspicion of wounding with intent.

He remains in custody.

Officers are keen to speak to anyone who may have information that could help with the investigation.

Get in touch with us by calling 101, quoting incident 703 of 2 July or by using Live Chat on our website – www.staffordshire.police.uk