Teenager rushed to hospital after being stabbed in West Bromwich

Police were called to Clarkes Lane at about 2.30pm on Tuesday.

The teenager's injuries are not considered to be life-changing or life-threatening, police said.

No arrests have yet been made. The incident happened near to The Phoenix Collegiate school.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We are investigating after a boy was stabbed in West Bromwich.

"Officers were called to Clarkes Lane shortly after 2.30pm yesterday.

"A 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital after being stabbed in the abdomen and leg.

"His injuries are not considered life-changing or life-threatening.

"Enquiries are now ongoing to identify suspects."

A man, who asked not to be named, said: "My wife said that she was driving past the school and saw the ambulances and the police out there.

"She said she saw what looked like the kid sitting up in a stretcher being taken into the ambulance, although she only got a glance at it.

"It's terrible to hear that it's happened outside of a school, but I'm sort of not surprised because it's West Bromwich and we don't feel safe and don't tend to go out into the town very much.

"You would hope outside of a school that kids would be safer."

A woman, who asked not to be named, said: "It's more than a bit frightening to know that's happened not far from my home but, unfortunately, it's West Bromwich and it seems to be something that happens all the time.

"It's still frightening and I really hope it doesn't happen again."

Another woman, who asked not to be named, said: "I got told about it this morning and I'm struggling to believe it.

"I mean, I've seen lots of kids outside and there's been a few bits of argy-bargy and kids having arguments and lots and lots of parents around but I'm really surprised to find that's happened near my home."

Anyone with information can get in touch with West Midlands Police via live chat on the police force's website or via 101 quoting incident 20/109913/23.

Alternatively, information can be passed on confidentially to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit crimestoppers-uk.org