Teenager arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after 13-year-old left with serious knife injuries
A boy, 13, and his father, 37, were treated by paramedics at 10pm on Tuesday evening
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A 13-year-old boy with serious injuries is being treated in hospital after suffering a knife attack outside of his home in Birmingham.
The boy and his father, aged 37, were both treated by paramedics outside their home on Wychwood Crescent in the Sheldon area of Birmingham, West Midlands Police, who are dealing with the incident, said.
A 14-year-old boy has since been arrested on suspicion of suspected murder and wounding.
Police are still investigating the incident and the teenager remains in police custody, they said.
The father, who suffered a slash to his back with a knife, is currently recovering at home.
The boy, who unfortunately suffered more serious injuries, has been kept in hospital for further treatment.
The force are appealing to witnesses for information. A statement on the West Midland Police website said:
“Our priority is to find out exactly what happened and why, but we need your help to do that. If you think you can help please get in touch. The easiest way to speak to us is via live chat at west-midlands.police.uk.”
The statement urged parents to discuss knife crime with their children. It said: “During the holidays we’re urging parents to speak to their children about the devastating impact of carrying knives. No matter where you live, knife crime is an issue which affects us all.
“While many young people don’t carry knives, you have a role to play in helping your child make the right choice on this subject. If there is one person your child will listen to, it’s you. They respect you more than you think.”
The West Midlands had the second highest knife crime rate in the country for the year up to March 2020, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) found.
The region was second only to the London Metropolitan area with 3,437 offences involving a blade in the West Midlands Police area, a slight increase on the previous year.That is 118 offences per 100,000 population.