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Merry Hill Alert: Weapon Scare Shocks Shoppers
29 Nov
Summary
- Police responded to a weapon incident at Merry Hill shopping centre.
- One person sustained a minor injury and received medical attention.
- Officers are actively investigating the circumstances and those involved.
An incident at Merry Hill shopping centre on Friday afternoon has prompted a police investigation after reports emerged of individuals armed with a weapon. Officers were dispatched to the Brierley Hill location around 3:30 PM GMT following the reports.
During the event, one person sustained a minor injury and subsequently received medical attention. The West Midlands Police have confirmed that officers were present at the scene to offer reassurance to the public while they work to understand the full details of what occurred.
Authorities are actively seeking to identify all individuals connected to the incident. The police presence is expected to continue in the area as the investigation progresses and they gather further information.
