Boy, 16, arrested over Brierley Hill stabbing that left man seriously injured

Two people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder - as officers confirmed there weren't looking for anyone else

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder following a stabbing that left an 18-year-old man seriously injured in the Black Country. The boy, 16, was the second person to be arrested following the violent incident in High Street, Brierley Hill, at around 6.30pm yesterday (October 10).

West Midlands Police earlier today said that an 18-year-old woman had been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder - but a second suspect was on the run. However, the force has now confirmed that a 16-year-old boy has also been arrested on suspicion of the same offence. Officers are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident, the police force said.

A force spokesperson said: "Two people have been arrested after a man was seriously injured in a stabbing in Brierley Hill last night ( Oct 10). We were called to High Street at around 6.30pm after the 18-year-old man was stabbed.

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"He was taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening. An 18-year-old woman and a 16-year-old boy have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. They remain in custody for questioning.

"We are not looking for anyone else in connection with the incident. Extra patrols are in place today to reassure the community.

"Anyone with any information has been asked to contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101 quoting 4454 of October 10."