Teen sentenced for stabbing boy near school in West Bromwich

A teenager who stabbed another boy near a school in West Bromwich has been locked up for two years and four months.

A 15-year-old was taken to hospital with stomach and leg wounds after being injured in Clarke’s Lane in January this year. Thankfully, his injuries were not life-threatening. Following enquiries West Midlands Police arrested a 17-year-old boy in connection with the knife attack.

He was sentenced to a young offender’s institute for wounding at Wolverhampton Crown Court last Friday (31 March).

Following the sentence, a statement from the force, read: “We work tirelessly to steer young people away from violence with weapons. We have schools Intervention and prevention officers who work across schools to support pupil welfare, help mentor youngsters and support extra activities and workshops around the consequences of knife crime.

“Our officers carry out regular patrols around schools, public open spaces and parks and engage with young people. But this is not something we can do alone, everyone including teachers, parents and carers all have a part to play.

“The Violence Reduction Partnership consists of a number of agencies from police, public health and education working together to reduce violence. It’s important everyone plays a role and our Life or Knife website also provides guidance in how to help reduce violence.”