Boy, 13, arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after Alum Rock stabbing
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A teenager has been arrested after a boy was stabbed in Alum Rock Road yesterday (17 February).
Police were called to a fight involving a large number of youths at around 3.20pm.
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Hide AdThe victim, who is 14, suffered stab injuries which were not life-threatening.
At around 6.20pm yesterday, police arrested a boy aged 13 on suspicion of attempted murder.
He remains in custody today for questioning.
Det Sgt Simon Hanlon, leading the investigation said: “This was a really nasty attack, and the young victim is lucky not to have suffered more serious injuries.
“We’re still trying to establish exactly what happened and why, but our investigation has already made really good progress.
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Hide Ad“We’ve recovered CCTV and have had a good response from the community, with members of the public who saw what happened already getting in touch with us.
“The area was really busy at the time, and this was a large disorder, so I’d urge anyone who’s not already got in touch with us to come forward and help.”
“Contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
“Quote log 2747 of 17 February.”
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