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Selly Oak stabbings: Boy, 13, arrested after teens attacked Selly Oak stabbings: Three boys arrested after teens attacked
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A 13-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of assault after three teenagers were stabbed outside a school. Three boys have been arrested after three teenagers were stabbed outside a school.
The boys were attacked near the University of Birmingham School in Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak, at about 16:20 GMT, on Monday. The teenagers were attacked near the University of Birmingham School in Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak on Monday at about 16:20 GMT.
The boys' injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, West Midlands Ambulance Service said. Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, police said.
Police are continuing to appeal for information. A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault on Monday. Two 14-year-old boys have since been held on suspicion of wounding.
A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: "The teenage boys were taken to hospital where their injuries are not thought to be serious. Detectives have been working with local schools to gather CCTV and take statements, West Midlands Police said.
"A 13-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of assault a short time later and is currently in police custody." Insp Noeleen Murrin said: "We believe this was a targeted attack on individuals.
"Nevertheless, we will be carrying out reassurance patrols in around the area over the coming days."
The University of Birmingham School declined to comment and has referred inquiries to the police.The University of Birmingham School declined to comment and has referred inquiries to the police.
The school is the University of Birmingham's first dedicated secondary school.The school is the University of Birmingham's first dedicated secondary school.
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