Overview
- A 15-year-old boy was found injured on Thornbridge Avenue after school on Friday and taken to hospital with injuries that police say are not believed to be life‑threatening.
- West Midlands Ambulance Service sent an ambulance and its Critical Care Car to the scene and a nearby resident, Chris Walker, gave immediate first aid by holding a cloth to the boy’s neck.
- West Midlands Police initially arrested a 15-year-old and later detained two more boys aged 14 and 15; all three have now been bailed while enquiries continue.
- Multiple witnesses reported a glass bottle being thrown or used and said a youth wearing a balaclava summoned others, but officers say those accounts are part of an ongoing investigation and have not been confirmed.
- The attack took place close to Arena Academy at the end of the school day, drawing large crowds and forcing bus diversions, which highlights concerns about youth violence and safety near schools.