Three teenagers arrested after stabbings at Smethwick shopping centre
Three teenagers have been arrested after a double stabbing outside the same Smethwick shopping centre where a man was knifed to death less than two months ago.
The stabbings took place at West Cross Shopping Centre at around 12.15pm yesterday.
Two boys, aged 16 and 17, were stabbed, and a 14-year-old boy was also injured. The attack happened in the same car park off Oldbury Road where Karl Gallagher was murdered in April.
The 16 and 17 year olds have now been arrested on suspicion of affray, while a 14-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of wounding.
Week of Black Country knife attacks
Wednesday June 17, Halesowen: Youth attacked with knife and machete
Saturday June 20, Upper Gornal: Two men stabbed, one in street and one in house
Sunday June 21, Great Barr: Man stabbed to death on Great Barr street
Sunday June 21, Walsall: Woman attacked with a knife on town centre street
Monday June 22, Brierley Hill: Driver dragged from car and stabbed multiple times
Wednesday, June 24, Smethwick: Two teenagers stabbed at scene of previous murder
A spokesman from West Midlands Police said: "Three teenagers have been arrested following stabbings at West Cross Shopping Centre, Smethwick, at around 12.15pm on Wednesday.
"The 17-year-old and 16-year-old boys, who were initially taken to hospital to be treated for stab wounds to their back and arm respectively, have now been arrested on suspicion of affray and remain in police custody today.
"A 14-year-old boy has also been arrested on suspicion of wounding but remains in hospital in a stable condition.
"Enquiries continue and anyone with information or who was in the area at the time should get in contact."
Anyone with information can call West Midland Police on 101, quoting incident number 1979 of June 24.
Alternatively, contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111 or at crimestoppers-uk.org
