Teen in Critical Condition as Police Launch Investigation

West Midlands Police are appealing for information after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed in Birmingham on Friday night (March 7, 2025).

Emergency services were called to Alum Rock Road, near the junction with College Road, just before 8:45 pm, after paramedics found the boy with serious stab wounds.

He was rushed to hospital, where he remains in a critical but stable condition.

Attack Believed to Have Taken Place in Morris Park

Detectives believe the attack occurred in Morris Park, which has been cordoned off as forensic teams examine the scene.

Police Investigation Underway

Detective Chief Inspector Jim Mahon, from Birmingham Police, said:

“This was a really serious attack on a boy, and officers from our Major Crime Unit are working flat out to establish who was responsible.
CCTV and other enquiries are being carried out today, and we’ll have extra officers in the area to offer reassurance.
I’d urge anyone who saw what happened, or who has mobile phone, CCTV, doorbell, or dashcam footage to get in touch as soon as possible so we can arrest those responsible as quickly as possible.”

Appeal for Witnesses

Police are urging anyone with information or footage related to the incident to contact them immediately.

Call 101, quoting log 5354 of 7 March
Use Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website
? Report anonymously via Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111

Increased Police Presence in the Area

As the investigation continues, police have increased patrols in the Alum Rock area to provide public reassurance and gather further intelligence.

This remains a developing story, and updates will follow as more details emerge.