An 18-year-old teenager was stabbed during a violent phone robbery on a bus in Small Heath, Birmingham, on Friday evening, November 15.
The incident occurred at around 6 pm near the busy junction of Golden Hillock Road and Coventry Road.
Emergency services quickly responded to the scene, with multiple ambulance vehicles and police officers attending. The area was cordoned off, disrupting traffic and access to the shopping district.
Paramedics treated the victim at the scene before transferring him to the hospital, where he remains in a stable condition. His injuries, while serious, are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing.
The suspects, described as two individuals, fled the scene along Golden Hillock Road after stealing the victim’s mobile phone.
West Midlands Police have launched an investigation into the attack. Officers are reviewing CCTV footage and conducting door-to-door inquiries in the area to identify the offenders.
The police have appealed to the public for assistance, urging anyone with information or who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.
The cordon was lifted later that evening, and the roads were fully reopened by Saturday morning, restoring access to motorists and easing traffic along Golden Hillock Road and Coventry Road.
This alarming incident highlights ongoing concerns about public safety and youth-targeted crimes in Birmingham.
