Teenager taken to hospital with 'puncture wound' to his back after assault

West Midlands Police were called to the High Street just before 10pm on Saturday after reports of a teenager being assaulted.

The 17-year-old was treated at the scene and taken to hospital with a puncture wound in his back.

The force has asked for anyone with any information to get in touch as soon as possible by calling 101.

A spokesman for West Midlands Police said: "We have launched an investigation after a teenager was assaulted in Lye on Saturday night.

"We were called to High Street, Lye, just before 10pm to reports of an assault.

"The 17-year-old was taken to hospital with a puncture wound to his back.

"We continue to investigate the assault and anyone with any information is urged to call us on 101 quoting log 4222 27/4/24.

"Alternatively people can leave information anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

A spokesman for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to reports of a stabbing on High Street, Lye, at 9.49pm on Saturday night.

"One ambulance, a paramedic officer and a MERIT trauma doctor attended the scene.

"On arrival, we discovered one male patient who was treated for injuries not believed to be serious before being taking to hospital."