Birmingham teenager charged with attempted murder

A 16 year old was found with serious injuries earlier this month

Author: Claire EmmsPublished 21st May 2024

A Birmingham teenager has been charged with attempted murder after another teenager was seriously injured in Birmingham.

A 16-year-old boy was found with a serious arm injury following a disorder in Belchers Lane, Birmingham, on 17 May.

He was taken to hospital with a machete injury where he remains in a stable condition.

Following enquiries police identified the suspect and the teenage boy was detained.

The 16-year-old boy who cannot be named for legal reasons, was charged with attempted murder, and possession of a bladed article, and is set to appear before Birmingham Youth Court today.

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