Birmingham, UK: A 17-year-old boy remains in hospital after suffering life-threatening injuries in a stabbing in Birmingham city centre on Tuesday evening.
West Midlands Police were called to Victoria Square at around 8:30pm following reports of a serious assault. Officers found the teenager injured at the scene and he was rushed to hospital for emergency treatment. Police have since confirmed that he remains in a stable condition.
Early investigations suggest the incident may have started after a fight broke out between two groups in the busy city-centre location. Detectives are now working to establish the full circumstances surrounding the attack.
A police cordon remained in place on Wednesday morning as forensic officers continued to examine the area and gather evidence. Officers are also reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to potential witnesses.
Anyone who was in Victoria Square at the time of the incident, or who has information that could assist the investigation, is urged to contact West Midlands Police.