Appeal after man attacked in car park

We are appealing for information after a man was attacked in a car park in Tamworth.

Witnesses described seeing an argument between two people inside different cars on Saxon Mill Lane, just before 4am, on Saturday (27 January). A passenger in one of the cars was seen hitting the other vehicle with an axe. One of them drove off shortly after.

A man was then assaulted by a small group of men who were inside one of the cars. They drove off after it happened.

Armed officers attended the scene and searched the area, supported by a helicopter from the National Police Air Service (NPAS). The victim was later identified and spoken to by officers about what happened.

If you have any information that could help us with our inquiries, contact us through Live Chat on our website, or call 101, quoting incident number 100 of 27 January.

To report anonymously, call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.