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Father and son attacked with knife outside home

A teenage boy and his father were attacked with a knife outside their home in the West Midlands.

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The father and son were attacked with a knife outside Wychwood Crescent, in Sheldon, just before 10pm on Tuesday night.

They are believed to have been attacked by a teenager who has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

The dad, aged 37, was slashed across the back and is currently recovering at home.

The 13-year-old boy suffered more serious injuries and has been kept in hospital for further treatment, West Midlands Police said.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We’re investigating and a 14-year-old boy has already been arrested.

"He’s in police custody on suspicion of attempted murder and wounding.

"Our priority is to find out exactly what happened and why, but we need your help to do that. If you think you can help please get in touch."

Anyone with information can call West Midlands Police on 101, quoting incident number 20/808658/21.

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