Teenager stabbed in second Chelmsley Wood knife attack in 24 hours

A teenager was stabbed in the back in Chelmsley Wood in the area’s second knife attack in 24 hours.

The bleeding 19-year-old staggered into Bosworth Medical Centre in Crabtree Drive after the attack – which happened just after 2pm on Wednesday (03/08).

The victim was taken to hospital but his injuries were not life-threatening.

Local residents claimed the attack was part of a ‘long-running gang feud’.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said officers were combing CCTV in a bid to gain vital evidence.

He added: “The victim, a 19-year-old man, suffered slash wounds to the back.

“It is not life-threatening and we are continuing with our enquiries.”

If you have ANY information, please call police on 101 – or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.

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