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Boy, 15, Shot in Birmingham Park as Major Crime Unit Leads Hunt

Police call the attack isolated.

Overview

  • The shooting, reported just before 10pm Friday near the Foxton Road entrance of Ward End Park, left a 15-year-old in hospital.
  • Police said the boy is in a stable condition and his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
  • The West Midlands Police Major Crime Unit is leading the inquiry and reviewing CCTV in and around the park.
  • Officers have increased patrols in the area to support the investigation and reassure residents.
  • No arrests have been announced as detectives appeal for witnesses via Live Chat or by calling 101, quoting log 5589 of April 10.