A peaceful evening walk turned into a nightmare for a dog owner in Wolverhampton, who sustained serious, life-changing injuries after a vicious and unprovoked attack by a group of youths.
The shocking incident occurred around 8:20 PM on Tuesday, 18th June, in the bushes near the entrance of Graiseley Hill Park. West Midlands Police have launched an urgent manhunt, appealing to the public for any information that could lead to the assailants.
A Vicious and Unprovoked Assault
According to authorities, the victim was simply walking their dog when they were suddenly set upon by the group. The attack was so brutal that the individual was hospitalised with significant injuries described by police as "life-changing."
Detectives are treating this with the utmost seriousness and have increased patrols in the local area to reassure the community. The motive for the savage assault remains unclear.
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Investigating officers are keen to speak to anyone who was in the Graiseley Hill Park area at the time of the attack. They are particularly interested in any dashcam, CCTV, or mobile phone footage that might have captured the incident or the suspects fleeing the scene.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police stated: "We are supporting the victim who is recovering from their injuries. We are following a number of lines of enquiry and would urge anyone with information to contact us."
This alarming event has sent shockwaves through the local community, raising concerns about safety in public parks. Anyone with information is urged to contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat on their website or by calling 101, quoting crime reference number 20/612395/24.
