Man slashed in face in shocking daylight attack
A man was slashed in the face as he was targeted by a gang in a shocking daylight attack.
The 22-year-old suffered injuries to his face and ear and was taken to hospital after being set upon in Smethwick.
The attack happened in Linden Road, which links Bearwood Road with Merrivale Road, at around 2pm on Sunday.
Police have launched an investigation and have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
Officers say the victim's injuries are not thought to be serious.
A West Midlands Police spokesman said: "Police are investigating after a 22-year-old man was assaulted by a group of four men on Linden Road, Smethwick.
"The man was attacked with a knife and taken to hospital with injuries to his face and ear, which are not believed to be serious.
"Inquiries continue and anyone with information is asked to contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk between 8am to midnight, call 101 anytime or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, quoting crime reference 20SW/287036T/18."
