Three teens arrested after assault on boy, 15, by Stourbridge school results in hospital treatment

The teenager was left needing hospital treatment after emergency services were called to Pedmore High School, on Grange Lane, Stourbridge at 3.20pm on Wednesday.

Two boys, aged 17 and 16, have been arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm, while a 15-year-old has been detained on conspiracy to commit assault.

Pupils and parents at the school have been offered support after the incident at the end of the school. day.

A West Midlands Police spokesperson confirmed the three had been arrested in connection with the assault, and that they remained in custody on Thursday.

A spokesman for the West Midlands Ambulance Service said: "We were called to an incident at a school on Grange Lane in Stourbridge at around 3.20pm.

"An ambulance, paramedic officer, MERIT trauma doctor, critical care paramedic and BASICS doctor were sent to the scene where, on arrival, crews found a male patient.

"He was treated for serious, but not life-threatening, injuries and taken to hospital for further care."

In a message sent out to parents and carers, the school said extra staff were on duty this morning, with assemblies held to offer support.

It said: "You may have heard in the community there has been an incident involving a student as he was leaving site at the end of the school day.

"Staff were on duty and supported the student until emergency services arrived. The injuries were relatively minor and we believe this was an isolated incident.

"If any young people have any concerns, please talk to your tutor, head of year or another trusted adult within school and appropriate support will be offered."

West Midlands Police has also said it is increasing patrols in the area as officers "know this incident has caused concern in the community".