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Selly Oak stabbings: Three boys arrested after teens attacked | |
(about 11 hours later) | |
Three boys have been arrested after three teenagers were stabbed outside a school. | |
The teenagers were attacked near the University of Birmingham School in Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak on Monday at about 16:20 GMT. | |
Their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening, police said. | |
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. | |
Detectives have been working with local schools to gather CCTV and take statements, West Midlands Police said. | |
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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