Teenager stabbed in West Bromwich town centre - police appeal for witnesses
The victim remains in hospital
A teenager is in hospital after a stabbing in West Bromwich town centre today.
Police were called to the High Street near New Street this afternoon (October 20) where a man in his late teens was found with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening.
He remains in hospital.
West Midlands Police is investigating and has urged anyone who saw what happened to come forward.
A spokesperson for the force said: “We were called to West Bromwich High Street, near New Street, shortly before 3.20pm today to reports of a stabbing.
“A male in his late teens was taken to hospital with injuries which at this stage are not believed to be life-threatening.
“Our enquiries are at an early stage, and officers remain at the scene speaking to witnesses and carrying out CCTV enquiries.
“Anyone with information, or footage from the area, should contact us via 101 or Live Chat on our website quoting log 3167 of 20 October.”
The incident caused disruption for people travelling in the town centre today.
The High Street was shut between Lombard Street and St Michael Street and the number 44 and 64 buses were diverted as police responded.