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Emergency Section 60 powers are now in place in the city centre following the incident

A number of youths have been arrested after two teenage boys were stabbed in Birmingham city centre today (10 March) at around 2.30pm.

They will now be questioned on suspicion of attempted murder.

The victims have been taken to hospital with serious injuries.

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Two scenes are being held at a fast food outlet in Corporation Street and on Priory Queensway.

Emergency Section 60 powers have been implemented as a result of the incident.

This power allows officers to stop and search people where there is evidence that serious violence has taken place or may take place.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police, said: “We remain concerned that young people are coming into the city with knives and that tensions could lead to other people getting hurt.

“Our priority is to protect and keep people safe.

“Anyone with information should contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101. You can also tell us what you know anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 quoting log 2485 of 10/3.”

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Two teenage boys stabbed in Birmingham city centre