Trio charged in connection with stabbing in Birmingham city centre

West Midlands Police were called to disorder outside the Bullring, near The Bull statue, just after 8pm on Thursday.

A boy aged 17 was taken to hospital after being stabbed, but the force said that, thankfully, the injuries were not life-threatening or life changing.

Officers carried out urgent CCTV and witness enquiries and arrested five people.

Three of the five have now all been charged with wounding with intent, affray, and possession of a bladed article.

Mussa Gul, aged 18, Zain Hussain, also aged 18, and a 15-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, have all been remanded in custody, and will be appearing before Birmingham Magistrates Court on Monday.

Two men aged 18 and 22 have been bailed with strict conditions.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We understand why these incidents have caused concern for visitors to the city and people that live and work here.

"We have increased our patrols in the city centre, as whether you're out and about enjoying Birmingham’s Frankfurt Christmas market, shopping, or working, we want the city centre to be a safe and welcoming place for you.

"High-visibility patrols have been stepped up, and so you should expect to see more officers out and about in key locations around the city centre.

"That will continue, around the clock."