Overview
- The victim was attacked near the Bull sculpture outside the Bullring on November 13 and taken to hospital with injuries not considered life‑threatening or life‑changing.
- A 14-year-old was arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, three 18-year-olds on suspicion of wounding, and a 22-year-old on suspicion of assisting an offender, with all five suspects remaining in custody.
- Officers conducted urgent CCTV reviews and witness enquiries overnight, which led to the arrests announced on Friday morning.
- West Midlands Police have boosted high‑visibility patrols in key city-centre locations and outlined ongoing reassurance operations with support from council and business partners.
- Recent incidents include the fatal stabbing of Katie Fox, for which Djeison Rafael is charged with murder and due to stand trial on May 5, and a separate September college stabbing that led to a 17‑year‑old’s sentence of two years and ten months.