Armed police called to Birmingham college after teenager stabbed
A 17-year-old boy was left with injuries not believed to be life-threatening.
West Midlands Police have launched an investigation after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed at the University College Birmingham facility, on Summers Row, on Wednesday.
The force was called to the scene at around 3.30pm to reports that the student had been attacked, with students being quickly evacuated from the school.
Two marked police cars were seen at the school following the reports of the stabbing.
Police said that a 17-year-old boy had been found with stab wounds; however, his injuries were not believed to be life-threatening.
The force also confirmed that an investigation had been launched to track down the person responsible, with anyone with information asked to contact them directly via their 101 number, or on the Live Chat service on their website quoting reference number 3532 of 10 September.
A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "An investigation has been launched after a teenager was stabbed at a college in Birmingham.
"We were called to reports of a stabbing in Summer Row at around 3.30pm yesterday (10 September), and officers attending found a 17-year-old boy with stab injuries.
"He was taken hospital with injuries which were not life-threatening. An investigation is underway to identify who was involved.
"Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to get in touch with us."
West Midlands Ambulance Service said that an ambulance, a paramedic officer, a MERIT trauma doctor and a critical care paramedic were dispatched to the scene, where they found a youth with 'potentially serious injuries'.
An ambulance spokesperson said: "We were called to reports of a stabbing on Summer Row in Birmingham at 3.30pm, yesterday, and sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor with a critical care paramedic to the scene.
"On arrival crews found a teenage boy, who they treated for potential serious injuries before conveying him under emergency driving conditions to hospital."
Emergency services have been contacted for more information.
