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Boy, 16, stabbed in Walsall - two arrested on suspicion of attempted murder

Boy in hospital with serious injuries

Police have arrested two teenagers on suspicion of attempted murder after another teen suffered serious stab injuries in Walsall.

Officers were called to Stoney Lane, Bloxwich, at just after 8.50pm on Friday.

A 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries, although they're not believed to be life-threatening.

Officers detained an 18-year-old man a short time later on suspicion of attempted murder.

As part of enquiries a boy, aged 15, was also arrested earlier today in connection with the incident. They both remain in custody for questioning.

A spokesman 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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