A 15-year-old has been stabbed and hospitalised in Birmingham after being attacked by a group of teenagers.

The altercation and attack took place near Grove Lane in Handsworth, at around 7.30pm last night.

The young boy sustained a stab wound to his thigh, and was taken to hospital where his condition is not deemed to be life-threatening or life-changing.

According to West Midlands Police, the victim was attacked by a group of four or five teenagers, although they stressed investigations were ongoing.

“We’re dealing with a stabbing that took place near Grove Lane in #Handworth at around 7.30pm this evening (6 July).

“An 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital where his condition is not deemed to be life-threatening or life-changing.”

The stabbing incident took place in Grove Lane in Handsworth, BirminghamGoogle StreetView
The stabbing incident took place in Grove Lane in Handsworth, Birmingham

Anyone with information should contact West Midlands Police via Live Chat at www.west-midlands.police.uk 8am – midnight, or call 101 anytime. To remain anonymous, please call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. Please quote log number 4156 of 06/07/2020.

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