Teenager assaulted by youths at West Bromwich shopping centre

The 17-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after the attack at Kings Square Shopping Centre in West Bromwich.

West Midlands Police are investigating after he was assaulted near to the Iceland store at around 12.30pm on Monday.

He was taken to hospital by ambulance, where he was treated for minor injuries.

The boy was later released from hospital to recover at home.

Anyone with information about the assault is asked to call West Midlands Police on 101, quoting incident reference 20SW/287884B/18.

Alternatively, witnesses can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.