13-year-old arrested after teenager stabbed in Wolverhampton

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 2 Nov, 16:39 · Archive

A 16-year-old was stabbed in the arm during an altercation in Wolverhampton on Saturday evening.

A 16-year-old boy was stabbed in the arm during an altercation in Francis Street, Wolverhampton, on Saturday evening, 31 October. A firework was set off during the incident, which involved a group shortly before 8pm. The injured teenager was taken to hospital for treatment and has since been discharged.

A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent at an address in Whitmore Reans on Monday, 2 November. He remains in police custody as enquiries continue.

West Midlands Police said the arrest is part of their work tackling violence in open spaces under Operation Redfox. Officers have been carrying out high-visibility patrols, weapon sweeps, and educating young people across the city. The force is urging local people to share information about gang activity or crime, via 101 quoting Operation Redfox, or anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

How it is being reported

• Boy, 13, arrested over Halloween stabbing in WolverhamptonA 16-year-old boy was taken to hospitalBirminghamLive · 2 Nov, 15:56
• Boy, 13, arrested after teenager stabbed in Wolverhampton streetA firework was reportedly set off during the incidentExpress & Star · 2 Nov, 15:36

In this story: Wolverhampton · Francis Street · West Midlands Police · Whitmore Reans

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