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Teenager charged after Birmingham stabbing

Detectives investigating a stabbing in Birmingham have charged a teenage boy.

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A 17-year-old boy will appear in court today in connection with the stabbing

Officers were alerted by ambulance colleagues after a 15-year-old boy was found with stab injuries at the junction of Beech Road and Sycamore Road at around 8pm on Monday.

He was taken to hospital with serious injuries, where he remains in a stable condition.

A 17-year-old boy, who can't be named for legal reasons, has been charged with robbery, possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and grievous bodily harm with intent.

He is due to appear before Birmingham Magistrates Court today.

Two 15-year-old boys, who were previously arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, have been released on police bail while enquiries continue.

Anyone with information about the stabbing can call West Midlands Police on 101, quoting crime reference number 20BE/267114U/19.

Alternatively, witnesses can call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.

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