Third teenager arrested after boy, 15, stabbed in Birmingham

A third teenager is being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder after a 15-year-old was stabbed in Birmingham.

Author: Molly HookingsPublished 11th Mar 2025

A third teenager has been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed in Alum Rock, Birmingham.

The attack is believed to have happened in the area around Morris Park just before 8:45pm last Friday (7 Mar).

The boy remains in hospital but his injuries aren't thought to be life-threatening.

A 17-year-old boy handed himself into police last night and is being questioned on suspicion of attempted murder.

Two other boys - aged 16 and 17 - are also in police custody.

A 21-year-old man has been charged with attempted murder and possession of a bladed article.

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