Six teens arrested after 15-year-old injured in ‘appalling’ school stabbing

West Midlands Police are appealing to anyone who may have images or a video of the incident

Six teenagers have been arrested following a stabbing at a school in Birmingham.

A 15-year-old boy was stabbed on the grounds of Moseley School on Wake Green Road in the city shortly before 2pm on Tuesday.

The victim suffered two slash injuries to his back and was taken to hospital for treatment.

In a statement issued on Wednesday, the West Midlands force said: "Six boys, aged 13 and 14, have been arrested on suspicion of wounding and remain in custody this morning.

"We are supporting the victim’s family and working closely with the school while we examine CCTV and speak to witnesses.

"Extra patrols will be taking place around the area today to offer reassurance."

They are appealing for information and witnesses.

If you have images, video or information that could help their investigation, click here.

Speaking about the incident, Detective Sergeant Shereen Ballintine from Birmingham CID, said: "This was an appalling attack which has left a teenage boy with significant injuries, and other pupils at the school have been left really distressed by what has happened.

"We are working very closely with the school to build a clear a picture as possible of what happened and why, but it’s really important we hear from anyone with information or footage of what happened."

One mum at the school told Birmingham Live the community had been left "shaken" by the attack.

She said: "As a parent of children who attend this school, I say this not only with deep concern, but with an urgent need to ask: how did we get here? And how do we stop this from happening again?"

"Schools are meant to be places of safety, learning, and hope for the future - not violence and fear.

"When incidents like this occur, it is not just the individuals involved who suffer," she added. "It sends shockwaves through entire families, classrooms, and neighbourhoods."

"We send our children to school trusting that they will return home safely. That trust has been shaken.

"We cannot simply move on. This must be a turning point."