West Midlands Police has sought to reassure visitors following the latest stabbing in the city centre
West Midlands Police has issued a message to those visiting the Birmingham Christmas Market
Police have sought to reassure visitors to Birmingham city centre after a teenager was stabbed.
The 17-year-old was taken to hospital following disorder outside the Bullring on Thursday evening (November 13).
Officers have since charged two 18-year-old men and a 15-year-old boy with wounding with intent, affray, and possession of a bladed article.
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They’re due to appear at Birmingham Magistrates Court tomorrow (November 17).
In the wake of the violent incident, West Midlands Police has issued a message to people planning on visiting the city centre.
A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: “We understand why these incidents have caused concern for visitors to the city – and people that live and work here.
“We have increased our patrols in the city centre, as whether you’re out and about enjoying Birmingham ’s Frankfurt Christmas market, shopping, or working, we want the city centre to be a safe and welcoming place for you.
“High-visibility patrols have been stepped up, and so you should expect to see more officers out and about in key locations around the city centre.
“That will continue, around the clock.”
The attack involving the 17-year-old boy was one of four stabbings that have happened in Birmingham city centre in just over a month.
Katie Fox, 34, was fatally stabbed at a bus stop in Smallbrook Queensway shortly after 9pm on Friday, November 7. A man has been charged with murder.
Meanwhile, two stabbings took place in October.