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Halesowen machete attack suspects released by police

Four men who were arrested after a man was reportedly attacked with a machete have all been released by police.

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Officers were called to reports of a man being assaulted by two other men in Andrew Road, Halesowen, at around 1.10am on Friday.

The man was taken to hospital but is now recovering at home.

A West Midlands Police spokesman said that the four men – one aged 28, two aged 29 and one aged 32 – who were arrested in the area, have now all been released under investigation while police inquiries continue.

A fifth man was also arrested, but was later released with no further action.

Anyone with information that could help West Midlands Police with their investigation is asked to call 101, quoting incident reference number 121 of May 11 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.