Boy, 16, stabbed in chest and 14-year-old slashed amid house party disorder
A 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the chest and a 14-year-old slashed amid disorder at a house party.
More than 50 people were present at the property in Willets Road in Turves Green, Birmingham.
West Midlands Police were called to the house in the early hours of this morning as detectives investigated the incident.
A police spokeswoman said: "We received several reports of a house party with in excess of 50 people present in Willetts Road, Turves Green yesterday evening.
"As a result of disorder at the party a 14-year-old received slash injuries to his hand.
"A 16-year-old was later stabbed in the chest nearby, though his injuries are serious they are not considered life threatening.
"A 16-year-old has been arrested on suspicion of wounding.
"Enquiries are on-going and anyone with information, who has not already spoken to police, should contact us via Live Chat on our website west-midlands.police.uk between 8am and midnight or call 101 anytime. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111."
Today police have further warned about illegal gatherings taking place in the West Midlands.
Superintendent Sean Kent said: "We know with schools breaking up and people booking time off during the summer they will have more time on their hands, and want to take time out to socialise.
"At unauthorised events there won’t be the same safety and security measures in place and you could be a victim of crime. There is no access to medical treatment if needed, as there would be at a properly licensed event.
“Unauthorised events also take place without the permission of the local community, who suffer the noise and disruption."
