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Woman, 18, and boy, 16, arrested for attempted murder after man, 18, stabbed in Brierley Hill

West Midlands Police remain at the scene of a stabbing incident that took place on Thursday night.

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Officers rushed to the scene of High Street, Brierley Hill at around 6.30pm on Thursday to reports that an 18-year-old man had been stabbed.

On arrival, officers discovered one patient, who was quickly taken to hospital for injuries not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening.

A West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to reports of a stabbing on High Street in Brierley Hill at around 6.25pm.

"An ambulance, two paramedic officers, a MERIT trauma doctor and critical care paramedic were sent to the scene where, on arrival, crews found a teenage male patient. He was treated for serious injuries before being conveyed to hospital with MERIT travelling on board to continue treatment en route."

A police presence remained in Brierley Hill on Friday morning after the stabbing

A woman was apprehended following the incident, and arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson said: "A woman has been arrested after a man was seriously injured in a stabbing in Brierley Hill last night.

"We were called to High Street at around 6.30pm after the 18-year-old man was stabbed. He was taken to hospital with injuries which are not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening."

Police have stepped up patrols in Brierley Hill after the stabbing

Officers are continuing to search for a second suspect who is believed to have left the scene on foot.

The spokesperson continued: "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 information about the incident is asked to contact by their 101 number, or alternatively via the Live Chat service on their website quoting log number 4454 of 10 October.

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