The video will start in 8 Cancel

Latest news straight to your inbox Subscribe Thank you for subscribing We have more newsletters Show me See our privacy notice Invalid Email

A Halal butcher’s was targeted by a thug who threw a Molotov cocktail inside the premises.

A bottle containing what West Midlands Police called an “accelerant” was thrown at a worker inside the Kashmir Meat and Poultry shop in Wednesbury Road, Pleck, Walsall , at about 5.25pm on Monday.

It struck the victim, causing bruising, but he was not seriously hurt.

(Image: Zahid Akhtar)

Some fire damage was caused to the shop when it burst into flames.

Zahid Akhtar, who was on the scene soon after the attack, said: "The area was cordoned off and the shop was surrounded by police officers.

"There were also a lot of police cars and fire engines there.

"Luckily I don't think anyone was seriously hurt."

The culprit was described as white, 6ft tall and wearing a blue jacket.

West Midlands Police is investigating the attack by combing CCTV footage and making door-to-door enquiries in the area.

Below: Two wanted after Handsworth assault

Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will start in 8 Cancel Play now

Local officers will also be in the community to carry out reassurance patrols.

The force could not immediately say it was being treated as a hate crime.

(Image: Zahid Akhtar)

Det Insp Greg Evans, of West Midlands Police, said: “The inquiry is at an early stage and I am keeping an open mind as to the motive.

“The man was not seriously injured, but it could have been much more serious.”

Anyone with information should call police on 101 or Crimestoppers, in confidence, on 0800 555 111.