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Blood still visible on pavement after second stabbing in two days in Bloxwich sees teen arrested and man injured

Another man has been stabbed in Walsall in the latest of a number of horrific incidents involving stabbings and weapons.

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Where the attack happened, blood could still be seen on the pavement (bottom left).

Officers were called to Market Place, Bloxwich, shortly after 10pm last night (April 12) after a man was stabbed.

The victim was taken to hospital and treated for shoulder injuries. Police said his injuries were not considered life-threatening.

Since then, a 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of assault occasioning grievous bodily harm. He was still in custody on Saturday morning.

Officers stayed at the scene overnight and are continuing their enquiries.

A statement said: "Anyone who was in the area at that time and saw what happened can contact us via 101 or Live Chat quoting log number 5353 of April 12."