A TEENAGER playing football in Amblecote was punched in the face when he was approached by a group of youths - one of whom had a knife.

Police say they are investigating the incident which happened at Amblecote Park at around 7.15pm yesterday (Monday April 19).

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We were called to a report of a 17-year-old boy being punched in his face off Collis Street, Amblecote.

"He was playing football with others when they were approached by a group of four youths - believed to be around 16 - and one was carrying a knife.

"Following an altercation the 17-year-old was punched before the group fled."

Police officers attended the scene and searched the area but were unable to locate any suspects.

Anyone with information about the incident and those involved are asked to contact officers via Live Chat or by calling 101, and quote 20/178549/21.