Teenager arrested over boy's attempted murder

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Officers appealed for anyone with information to contact the force

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A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another boy was injured.

The arrest followed a disorder in Belchers Lane, Birmingham, in which the victim, also 16, suffered a serious arm injury and was taken to hospital, police said.

West Midlands Police said its investigative work led to the arrest of the suspect and he was taking into custody for questioning.

Anyone with information was urged to contact the force via Live Chat on its website or by calling 101.

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