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The delivery rider suffered a punctured lung after being stabbed during the attack

An 18-year-old man has been charged after a Just Eat delivery rider was stabbed in Sidcup Road, Kingstanding, earlier this month (March).

The 32-year-old rider was approached by four young men in masks who arrived on two motorbikes and tried to take the bike he was on around 6pm on 2 March.

He was stabbed in the back and suffered a punctured lung, thankfully his injuries were not life threatening.

Photo from the scene in Kingstanding last night | Ryan Underwood

Police launched an appeal for witnesses and following detailed CCTV enquiries, an 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted robbery yesterday (22 March).

Luke Smith, of Dyas Road, Great Barr, was charged and is due to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court today.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police, said: “We are still appealing for witnesses and anyone with information to come forward. Contact us via Live Chat at west-midlands.police.uk, quoting investigation 20/266627/22, or call 101.

“Or to remain 100% anonymous, and pass on information without giving your details, speak to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”

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Kingstanding: man charged after Just Eat delivery rider is stabbed