Boy, 16, charged after West Midlands stabbing

The boy, who can’t be named because of his age, was due before Birmingham Magistrates Court today.

A teenage boy has been charged after a stabbing in Birmingham where another teenager was injured.

West Midlands Police were called to Cannon Street in the city centre at around 5.30pm on Wednesday (16 September), where a boy aged 17, was found hurt.

He was taken to hospital with injuries which thankfully, were not life-threatening.

A short time later a boy aged 16 was arrested, and has since been charged with wounding, possession of a knife, and affray.

The boy, who can’t be named because of his age, was due before Birmingham Magistrates Court today (18 September).

Patrols have continued around the city centre, and local officers are on hand to listen to any concerns.

Anyone who saw what happened or has information that could help police enquiries should contact the force on 101 or via Live Chat quoting log 4486 of 16 September.

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