Boy, 13, stabbed in Birmingham city centre

He's been taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries.

Author: Kellie MaddoxPublished 18th Jan 2023

A teenage boy has been stabbed in Birmingham city centre.

Police were called to Stephenson Place shortly after 4.30pm today (January 18).

The 13-year-old boy has been taken to hospital with potentially life-changing injuries.

A statement from West Midlands Police said: "We will have more officers in the area tonight to offer reassurance to the public.

"People with information should contact us via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting log number 2795 of 18 January."

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