Two teenagers arrested after girl assaulted and robbed in Dudley

Both 15 year olds are in questioning.

Author: Katie JonesPublished 2nd Oct 2024

West Midlands Police have arrested two teenagers after a girl sustained a fractured eye socket after being robbed in Wollaston.

The 15-year-old was punched and kicked as her mobile phone was stolen on fields off the High Street on 14 September.

Following enquiries, police today detained two girls, both aged 15, on suspicion of robbery. They have been taken into custody for questioning.

West Midlands Police say "tackling robbery is a priority for us and we are already running Operation Ruby to catch anyone involved."

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