Boy, 15, stabbed outside school in broad daylight with knife attacker at large

31 January 2023 , 20:00

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The 15-year-old was stabbed in broad daylight near to The Phoenix Collegiate

A 15-year-old boy was repeatedly stabbed in broad daylight outside a school in a horror attack.

Officers scrambled to terrifying reports of the attack near The Phoenix Collegiate, in West Bromwich, around 2.30pm today.

The teen's injuries were not thought to be life-threatening police confirmed, but the attacker remains at large with no arrests made.

He was stabbed in the abdomen and the leg outside the school before being rushed to hospital.

Locals reported seeing a heavy police presence with paramedics and a helicopter outside the school after the shocking incident.

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A spokeswoman for West Midlands Police said: "We are investigating after a boy was stabbed in West Bromwich. Officers were called to Clarkes Lane shortly after 2.30pm today.

The knife attacker remains at large (stock image) (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

"A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the abdomen and leg. His injuries are not considered life-changing or life-threatening."

Enquiries are now ongoing to identify suspects. Anyone with information can get in touch via Live Chat on our website or via 101 quoting incident 20/109913/23. Alternatively, information can be passed on confidentially to Crimestoppers.

Kieren Williams