Detectives have been working around the clock after a teenage boy was stabbed in Stephenson Place in the city centre, yesterday.
The 13-year-old boy was taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life threatening or life changing.
It’s believed he was attacked by a group of youths at around 4.30pm, and we are recovering CCTV from the area.
Ch Insp Richard Evans, of Birmingham Police, said: “This was an appalling attack on a young boy in the heart of the city centre.
“We quickly put in place temporary powers, called section 60 powers, giving us the ability to stop and search people without the normal need for us to have reasonable grounds.
“It’s not something we do lightly, but we did this to protect everyone visiting and working in the city centre. We’re considering using those powers again today to continue to keep people safe, and will share the results so that they be scrutinised.
“We’ll continue to have officers in the city centre today to reassure people, while we continue to work with partners to reduce knife crime in the West Midlands.”
People with information should contact Police via Live Chat on the website or by calling 101 quoting log number 2795 of 18 January.
Alternatively contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
West Midlands Police are committed to tackling knife crime and helping youngsters out of dangerous lifestyles associated with it.
Visit this dedicate website for help and information if you’re a young person, parent or teacher – Home – Life Or Knife – The choice is yours (west-midlands.police.uk)
