A 16-year-old boy was seriously injured in a machete attack in Dudley, West Midlands, UK, on Saturday afternoon. The assault occurred around 2 PM as the boy was walking along Duncan Edwards Close when two individuals on a moped approached him and launched a brutal attack. The victim sustained severe slash wounds to his face and chest, necessitating immediate surgery after he was airlifted to the hospital. He is currently in a serious but stable condition. West Midlands Police have recovered CCTV and mobile phone footage of the incident and are urging the public to assist in identifying the attackers. In response to the attack, police have increased patrols in the area to enhance community safety. Det Insp Joe Davenport from the Major Crime Unit described the assault as 'horrific' and highlighted the potential for a tragic outcome. Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them, providing a link for submissions and urging the public to quote log 2561 of May 23 when reporting.