Man arrested after attack on 82-year-old in Handsworth

He was attacked at a bus stop and remains in a critical condition

Author: Amelia SalmonsPublished 16th Jan 2025

A man has been arrested after an 82-year-old was attacked at a bus stop in Handsworth on Tuesday (14th Jan).

The injured man is still in a critical condition, according to West Midlands Police.

The incident happened at the 74 bus stop in Soho Road, near the junction with Boulton Road.

He was attacked at around 3.30pm. A 43-year-old is in custody being questioned on suspicion of wounding.

West Midlands Police are continuing to appeal for information.

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