West Midlands Police have released an e-fit image of the man they’re looking for in connection with an attack on a teenage girl in Northfield on 1 February.
The 15-year-old was walking home along Shenley Lane at around 7pm when the man assaulted her with a knife, causing injuries to her hand and head.
She managed to make her way home, but required surgery to her hand and stitches to a deep laceration on her head, as well as other superficial wounds. The incident has understandably left her very distressed.
Detective Chief Inspector Dave Sproson said: “This attack appears to have been totally unprovoked and has had a devastating effect on the young girl.
“She’s been able to give us a really good description and this artists impression has been created. Do you recognise him?
“Our investigation is ongoing and we’ve been meticulously going through all available CCTV of the area.
“We understand that attacks like this can be alarming, but we have had no further reports of similar behaviour and we have increased our patrols in an effort to reassure the public.”
The man is described as white, large build, wearing dark clothing, a dark blue face mask, dark beanie hat and a dark top with the hood up.
Anyone who recognises him or has any information to assist the investigation, please contact West Midlands Police by calling 101 or Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or visit www.crimestoppers-uk.org
If you have video/doorbell footage or dash cam you can upload it WMP’s dedicated webpage here: https://mipp.police.uk/operation/20HQ21C33-PO1
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