City centre policing stepped up over stabbing
A boy, 17 was injured during disorder on Sunday, with up to ten males involved, police officers believe (generic image)
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There is an increase of police officers on the streets of Birmingham city centre on Monday evening after a teenager was stabbed in the arm during disorder.
Officers said the 17-year-old was taken to hospital from Queen Street shortly after 17:00 BST on Sunday, but his injury was not life-threatening.
A group of about 10 males are thought to have been involved in the trouble, and an investigation is under way.
West Midlands Police said a dispersal order was in place in the city centre to allow officers to move on anyone thought to be contributing to anti-social behaviour or crime.
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