The boy was rushed to hospital with ‘potentially life-changing injuries’.

Police are appealing for information after a 15-year-old boy was left with potentially life-changing injuries after being attacked by a group this weekend.

The teenager was rushed to hospital after being attacked on Appledorne Gardens, Shard End, shortly before 8.20pm on Sunday night.

The boy was in a vehicle when he was attacked by a group of people, with police saying they believe the incident to be targeted.

Following the attack, the teenager was taken to hospital, where they remain today in a stable condition.

West Midlands Police believes that there is ‘no wider threat’ to the community, and has now appealed for anyone with information to come forward, including those with CCTV, dash cam, or doorbell footage.

A force spokesperson said: “The teenager was taken to hospital following the attack shortly before 8.20pm last night, on Appledorne Gardens, Shard End.

“He remains in hospital today, but is in a stable condition.

“The boy was in a vehicle when he was attacked by a group. We believe the incident was targeted and no wider threat to the community.

“We’re appealing for witnesses or anyone with any information, including mobile phone or dash cam footage, to please contact us on 101 quoting log number 4564 of 31 May. Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.”

Extra officers will be stationed in the area over the coming days to help offer reassurance to the community.