Boy, 15, charged with attempted murder after stabbing in Birmingham
A 15-year-old has been charged with attempted murder following a stabbing in Birmingham.
An 18-year-old boy was knifed in the chest in Staple Lodge Road, Northfield, around 8.30pm on Wednesday.
He was said to be in a critical but stable condition following the attack.
A large police cordon was placed at the scene and a large blue investigation sheet was secured over a grass verge and pathway while investigators scoured the area for evidence.
West Midlands Police (WMP) confirmed they have since arrested and charged a 15-year-old suspect in connection with the incident who will appear at Birmingham Magistrates' Court on Boxing Day.
WMPBreaking Tweeted: "Teenager charged with attempted murder of 18-year-old in Staple Lodge Road, #Northfield on Wednesday. The 15-year-old will before Birmingham magistrates on Boxing Day."
