A 15-year-old boy has been rushed to hospital with serious injuries after being stabbed in Turnberry Park, Great Barr.

A 15-year-old boy has been stabbed in Turnberry Park, Great Barr, triggering a huge emergency response. Police sealed off the area after being called to the scene shortly after 4pm on March 17, where the teenager was found with serious injuries.

Paramedics treated the victim at the scene before transporting him to hospital. The attack took place near Turnberry Road, opposite Calshot Primary School, raising concerns over youth violence in the area.

West Midlands Police have confirmed that they are in the early stages of their investigation and are appealing for witnesses or anyone with information to come forward.

“We were called to Turnberry Park, off Turnberry Road, Great Barr, shortly after 4pm today (Mon) after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed,” a West Midlands Police spokesperson stated. “He was treated at the scene before being taken to hospital with serious injuries.”

Authorities have urged anyone who saw what happened or who may have information to contact them via Live Chat on the West Midlands Police website or by calling 101, quoting log number 3629 of March 17.

Alternatively, anonymous reports can be made through Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.

West Midlands Ambulance Service has been contacted for further details on the victim’s condition and response efforts at the scene.

The incident has left the local community shaken, with police expected to step up patrols in the area as part of their investigation.