Force working to steer youths from weapons as teen given detention for Rambo knife stabbing
West Midlands Police said it is working hard to steer teenagers away from violence with weapons after a youth was given 28 months detention for stabbing a 15-year-old in the Black Country.
The 17-year-old window fitter confronted the schoolboy over claims his younger brother was being bullied by the victim and scaled a fence in enter a school and stabbed him in the armpit and thigh.
In a statement the force said the defendant, who cannot be named due to his age, now has a criminal record and will spend many months away from his family and friends in a young offender's institute.
"We work tirelessly to steer young people away from violence with weapons.
"We have schools intervention and prevention officers who work across schools to support pupil welfare, help mentor youngsters and support extra activities and workshops around the consequences of knife crime.
"Our officers carry out regular patrols around schools, public open spaces and parks and engage with young people.
"But this is not something we can do alone, everyone including teachers, parents and carers all have a part to play.
"The violence reduction partnership consists of a number of agencies from police, public health and education working together to reduce violence.
"It's important everyone plays a role and our Life or Knife website also provides guidance in how to help reduce violence: lifeorknife.west-midlands.police.uk," it stated.
The defendant was sentenced to 28 months a young offenders' institute for an offence of wounding at Wolverhampton Crown Court on March 31. He must serve half the term before being released on licence.
The case is subject to reporting restrictions preventing the identification of the youths involved and the school.
