Teenager stabbed in Dudley High Street

A teenager has been stabbed in Dudley town centre.

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The 17-year-old boy was attacked at around 4.55pm this afternoon.

The police cordon
The police cordon

It happened on the High Street and police this evening had cordoned off an area outside a Co-operative Travel store.

The boy was taken to hospital with injuries that police believe are not life threatening.

A 21-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of wounding and is currently in custody.

The police cordon
The police cordon

Officers are continuing to investigate the incident.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "Anyone with any information is asked to contact us via live chat at www.west-midlands.pnn.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call on 101 anytime. Please quote log number 1897 of June 29."

Reporter Liam Keen was at the scene: