A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following the stabbing of a 15-year-old boy in Birmingham on Friday night.
Incident Details
West Midlands Police were called to Alum Rock Road, near the junction with College Road, just before 8:45pm after paramedics reported a stabbing.
The victim, a teenage boy, remains in hospital, though his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
It is believed the attack took place in the vicinity of nearby Morris Park, which remains cordoned off as police continue their investigations.
Arrest and Investigation
Officers from the Major Crime Unit arrested a 21-year-old suspect from a vehicle on Monk Road at around 4:00pm on Saturday. The suspect remains in custody as enquiries continue.
Police are urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward, particularly those with mobile phone, CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage from the area.
Community Response
Authorities have deployed extra officers in the area to provide reassurance to the local community and have been engaging with residents to address concerns.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat on their website or by calling 101, quoting log 5354 of 7 March.
