Overview

• The teenager suffered significant slash wounds to his back just before 2 pm on June 10 and was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.
• Six boys aged 13 and 14 remain in custody on suspicion of wounding as detectives review CCTV and interview witnesses.
• Detective Sergeant Shereen Ballintine says officers are working closely with the school to piece together how the attack unfolded.
• Specialist police are providing support to the victim’s family while Birmingham City Council offers assistance to students affected by the incident.
• Parents are calling for enhanced security, including metal detectors and regular bag checks, to prevent future violence in schools.