Teen stabbed outside University College Birmingham - police update

A teenager remains in a serious but stable condition after being stabbed in Birmingham on Thursday (August 24).

Police were called to just outside University College Birmingham on Summer Row at around 2.40pm. A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital where he remains in a serious but stable condition. A second boy also suffered a minor injury to his hand.

Detective Inspector Sara Beech, from the Major Crime Team, said: “We have spoken to several witnesses already and enquiries are ongoing to trace those responsible. We know that the area was really busy at the time, with lots of people enrolling at the college and would urge anyone who has not yet spoken to us, to please get in touch.

“CCTV is currently being reviewed and our forensics team have been carrying out searches in the area. Patrols have been stepped up in the area to offer reassurance to the local community.” We’ve also created a special online portal for people to send information to us including mobile phone footage. You can access the portal here. Or scan the QR code above:

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 or contact us via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website quoting log 2794 of 24/8. Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, tell them what you know not who you are.