A 15-year-old boy is in hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed in an incident in Great Barr, Birmingham.
Emergency services were called to Turnberry Park, just off Turnberry Road, shortly after 4pm on Monday (March 17) following reports of a stabbing.
Paramedics treated the teenager at the scene before rushing him to hospital. His injuries have been described as serious, though no further update has yet been provided on his condition.
Photos from the scene, shared by Great Barr Neighbourhood Forum, show a large emergency presence in the residential area as police launched an immediate investigation into the incident.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said:
“We are in the early stages of our investigation and would urge any witnesses or anyone with information to get in touch with us as soon as possible.”
Officers have confirmed that patrols will be stepped up in the area this evening to provide reassurance to the local community.
The incident has caused concern among residents, with many expressing shock at the violence in what is usually a quiet neighbourhood.
Police have urged anyone who may have seen anything suspicious or has CCTV or dashcam footage from the area around the time of the incident to come forward.
Information can be passed to police via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website or by calling 101, quoting log number 3629 of 17 March. Alternatively, anonymous reports can be made via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
