He was taken to hospital while West Midlands police “locked” part of the city center to find the perpetrator, who remains on the run. The force, which has cordoned off the spot, said it did not yet know why the teenager was attacked.
Police will trawl through CCTV, speak to witnesses and conduct forensic investigations at the scene, detectives said. The bomber struck shortly after noon in front of a Pipers Row bus station outside the city bus station. Several services were affected by the blockade. READ MORE:Live updates: Police block Wolverhampton city center amid reports of “stabbings” A large group of spectators had gathered at the spot. West Midlands police immediately appealed to the perpetrator to surrender. A spokesman for the force said: “We started an investigation after stabbing a 16-year-old boy on Lichfield Street at the Pipers Row junction. They called us at 4.20 p.m. today. “The boy was taken to the hospital with serious injuries as we locked the area and started searching for the perpetrator. We work hard to collect and watch CCTV as we speak to witnesses. “The area is being examined forensically for evidence and is excluded. You should avoid the area to minimize disruption to your trip. “We do not know why this happened, but the person who did it should go to the nearest police station immediately. If you saw what happened but did not speak to police at the scene, send us a live chat on our website west-midlands.police .uk with reference number 2853-010422. “If you do not want to give your name, call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. You may be entitled to a reward. “We need your help to end crime with a knife. Visit our website to find out what we do and how you can help protect our children. Visit: lifeorknife.west-midlands.police.uk.” Read more related articles Read more related articles For the latest Wolverhampton, read our Black Country newsletter
