Express & Star

Teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after stabbing near West Bromwich school

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 15-year-old was stabbed near a school in the Black Country.

Published
Last updated
Clarkes Lane, West Bromwich. Photo: Google

Police were called to Clarkes Lane in West Bromwich, near to The Phoenix Collegiate School, at around 2.30pm on Tuesday.

The boy was taken to hospital due to his abdomen and leg injuries which were not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.

A 17-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remains in custody while investigations continue, the force said.

Sorry, we are not accepting comments on this article.