Boy, 12, stabbed in horror broad daylight attack

Police in Birmingham are appealing for information after a 12 year old boy was stabbed in broad daylight.

The attack happened near Scribers Lane in Hall Green at approximately 3.15pm on Tuesday, January 21.

Detective Inspector Joe Davenport from our Major Crime Unit said: “We’re urgently reviewing CCTV and speaking to witnesses as we work to understand what happened and why, and who was responsible.

“If you were in the area at the time and saw what happened or think you may have captured any part of what happened on dashcam or mobile phone, it’s vital you get in touch with as soon as possible.”

The boy has since been taken to hospital.

Anyone with any other information can call 101 or use Live Chat quoting log 3324 of 21 January.

Alternatively, people with information are asked to visit Public Portal (mipp.police.uk) to access the Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) where members of the public can submit photos or video evidence.