Wolverhampton Broad Street stabbing: Teen may have been targeted in ongoing row
A teenager stabbed in the back in Wolverhampton city centre may have been targeted in on ongoing row, police revealed this afternoon.
The 18-year-old from was seriously injured in the broad daylight attack, but was described as stable in hospital today.
It happened in the area of Broad Street just after midday yesterday. The victim was found near to the junction with Westbury Street, and the scene was cordoned off throughout the afternoon.
West Midlands Police spokesman Lee Page said today: "The motive remains unclear at this time but one line of enquiry is that it is a targeted attack related to an on-going dispute.
"Police are following up several leads including forensic opportunities and reviewing CCTV footage.
"Patrols have been stepped up to provide a visible reassuring presence for people who live and work nearby, as well as those that are visiting city centre.
"Witnesses to the attack are being urged to come forward and police are also keen to hear anyone who has any information about who may be responsible."
Superintendent Mike O'Hara, from Wolverhampton Police, added: "There may be people out there who feel uneasy about coming forward. I would reassure those individuals we have a range of special measures that we can use to support them."
He also issued a warning about the dangers of carrying knives, adding: "The sad reality is that as soon as you step out with a knife, or indeed anything that could be used as a weapon, it's is a game changer.
"If someone with a knife gets involved in a row or scuffle there's every chance that knife could be used to injure or kill - and in some cases that may well be used against the carrier.
"What's more, anyone using a knife in this way can expect to waste much of their life behind bars."
Call police on 101 or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
