An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of the attempted murder of a teenager in Ladywood.
The 17-year-old was found with stab wounds on Springfield Street just after 6pm on Sunday (30th October). Police say he remains in a critical condition.
Police say they are still trying to piece together the details of what happened and are asking anyone with information to come forward.
They say they are also increasing the presence of officers in the area in the wake of the incident.
Superintendent James Spencer, from West Midlands Police, said tackling knife crime remained a key priority for the force.
“We’re committed to working with our communities and partners to prevent violence and knife crime. Every time someone carries a knife or other weapon they run the risk of ruining lives, not only others but their own too.
“It’s illegal to carry knives or any other weapons and it can lead to a criminal record and prison sentence which impacts on education, employment and travel.
“While we’ll continue to take action to tackle violence we also understand the need to help young people and deter them from a criminal lifestyle.
“This is why we also want to educate and support them to make the right choices and away from criminal behaviour.”
Anyone with information on the incident can contact police, quoting incident 3241 of 30th October.
