Boy in court after teenager injured in Merry Hill hammer attack
A schoolboy has been charged in connection with an alleged hammer attack at the Merry Hill shopping centre.
A boy, aged 17, suffered facial injuries at around 1pm on Saturday while the centre was packed with shoppers.
Police said a 16-year-old boy, who cannot be named because of his age, has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in a public place.
He was due to appear at Dudley Magistrates' Court today.
The injured teenager was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries and is now recovering at home.
He walked hurt into Eat Central food court and was helped by staff.
Shoppers took to social media to speak of their shock following the incident.
