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Teenage boy injured in suspected stabbing in Shard End

Sarah Mason 1st Jun, 2026   0

A 15-YEAR-OLD boy has potentially life changing injuries following an alleged stabbing in Shard End.

West Midlands Police said he was taken to hospital following the attack shortly before 8.20pm on May 31 on Appledorne Gardens.

He remains in hospital today but is in a stable condition.

The forces said: “The boy was in a vehicle when he was attacked by a group. We believe the incident was targeted and no wider threat to the community.

“We will have extra officers in the area today and over the coming days to offer reassurance to the community.”




Police are appealing to anyone with information including mobile phone or dash cam footage to contact them on 101 and quote log number 4564 of May 31.

Alternatively, call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.