Arrest after boy, 16, seriously hurt in stabbing

A 16-year-old boy is being questioned after another 16-year-old was stabbed on Saturday, said officers

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 16-year-old boy was stabbed in Birmingham, police have said.

Officers were called to Pretoria Road in Bordesley Green, at about 15:30 GMT on Saturday where the boy was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

He remained in hospital in a stable condition on Monday, West Midlands Police said.

The 16-year-old who was arrested overnight remains in custody for questioning, the force added.

Anyone who can help in the police investigation was urged to contact the force via Live Chat on its website or by calling 101.

Police said reports that ambulances were raided or were unable to drop-off patients at hospital following the stabbing, were untrue after a series of false claims were posted to social media.

"We have spoken to officers who attended the hospital with the victim, along with hospital staff on duty at the time as well as ambulance officials," a force spokesperson said.

"All have confirmed that these rumours are untrue, unhelpful and damaging to the caring service they provide."

About 200 people gathered on Pretoria Road on Sunday, a day after the incident, to protest against knife crime.

Estera Makghioala, who attended the protest, said people were "very scared" when their children went outside to school or to the shop.

"We have a lot of mums here with a scared feeling," she said.