Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after teen stabbed in Birmingham
The 17-year-old was left seriously injured after being stabbed in Ladywood.
He was discovered in Springfield Street at just after 6pm on Sunday (30 October). He remains in a critical condition in hospital.
A second boy, also aged 17, was taken to hospital with injuries which were thankfully not as serious.
An 18-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder last night (2 November) and remains in custody for questioning.
West Midlands Police said enquiries into exactly what happened and why are continuing, and anyone who can assist the investigation is urged to come forward.
Extra patrols are happening in the area to offer reassurance and be a point of contact.
To help prevent further violence, officers will have s60 stop and search powers in place in Ladywood and the surrounding areas of Aston, Lozells and East Handsworth, Handsworth Wood, Winson Green and the City Centre between 4-11pm tonight (3 November).
Superintendent James Spencer, from Birmingham Police, said: "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 to help our enquiries can contact us via Live Chat on our website and quote log 3241 of 30 October.