Dudley stabbing: Everything we know as teen rushed to hospital in 'serious but stable' condition

Police are continuing to appeal for information after a 16-year-old was left with serious injuries after being stabbed in broad daylight.

The attack saw the teenager approached by two young men on a moped on Duncan Edwards Close, Dudley, before being slashed by a machete on Saturday (May 23).

As of yesterday afternoon, the teenager remained in hospital in a serious but stable condition.

Police are continuing to appeal for information; however, new information has now been given as to the condition of the victim.

To help understand the chain of events, we have listed everything we know about the stabbing incident that left the community terrified.

What happened?

Police reported that the teenager had been walking in the area when he was approached by two young men on a moped.

The men attacked the youth at around 2pm, before fleeing.

Emergency services quickly responded to the incident, with residents reporting seeing the Midlands Air Ambulance landing nearby.

How is the victim’s condition?

No update has been given on the victim’s condition as of yet; however, as of Sunday, West Midlands Police reported that he was in a ‘serious, but stable’ condition.

The young man was left with injuries to his chest and face, and has reportedly undergone surgery.

Police said the attack ‘could have easily’ resulted in the death of the youth.

Investigation

A police investigation was launched into the attack, with police ‘working tirelessly’ to understand exactly what happened.

No updates have been made yet as to arrests; however, the force has said that they are continuing to investigate, and have asked for anyone with information to get in touch ‘as soon as possible’.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: “This was a horrific attack in the middle of the day, and it could easily have resulted in this boy losing his life.

“We’ve been working tirelessly since then to understand exactly what happened, and who was responsible, and I’d urge anyone with information to get in touch with us as soon as possible.”

Anyone with information can get in touch with the police via their 101 number, quoting log number 2561 of 23 May.