A WOMAN has been arrested after a man suffered head injuries when he was allegedly struck with a metal bar in Netherton.

Police were called to Northfield Road shortly after 12.20am on Saturday (October 21) to deal with reports that a man had been injured.

A 39-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent to cause serious harm and was taken into custody.

Officers set up a cordon in nearby Cole Street at the junction with Withymoor Road as part of the investigation.

A police spokesman said: "We are investigating after a man received non-life threatening head injuries after being struck over the head with what is believed to be a metal bar."

The man was in hospital recovering from his injuries.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police added: "We are also looking for a man in connection with the attack as we continue with our inquiries."

Witnesses to the incident or anyone with information should contact the police on Live Chat via the force's website or by phoning 101 quoting crime investigation number 20/919077/23.