Police issue update after Walsall stabbing that left teenage boy in hospital
Update on Walsall stabbing as suspects released on bail
An 18-year-old man and a 15-year-old boy have been released on police bail pending further enquiries, West Midlands Police confirmed this afternoon.
Police had arrested the two males on suspicion of attempted murder.
This release follows Saturday night’s incident whereby a 16-year-old boy was rushed to hospital after being stabbed in Walsall.
An ambulance, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor attended the scene on Saturday.
West Midlands Ambulance Service said they were called to Stoney Lane in Bloxwich at 8.46pm (Saturday, September 19) following the stabbing incident.
Since the incident, police have arrested two teenagers on suspicion of attempted murder.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to reports of a stabbing on Stoney Lane in Bloxwich, Walsall at 8.46pm on Saturday 19th and sent an ambulance, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor with a critical care paramedic to the scene.
“On arrival, crews found a teenage boy, who was treated for serious injuries before being conveyed to hospital under emergency driving conditions.”
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We're working to establish the full circumstances and we'll have increased patrols in the area to provide additional reassurance.
“We'd ask anyone with information around what happened to contact us via Live Chat on our website, or by calling 101, and quote log 4645 of 19/9/26.
“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
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