Police stumble upon street attack and make knife arrest

A boy of 17 has been arrested after police say they stumbled upon a street attack in Birmingham. Officers happened to come across the assault on Holyhead Road at around 4pm on Wednesday, June 26.

Officers said a suspect tried to flee the scene after they saw police, but they "managed to catch up with him." Officers then recovered two knives and drugs at the scene.

A 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was arrested and has since been bailed as police make further enquiries. Police say the boy, from West Bromwich, was arrested on suspicion of possessing a knife, possessing drugs and assault.

Read more: Police reveal worst month for crashes amid warning ahead of 'rise in fatalities' on popular roads

Sandwell Police took to social media to share news of the arrest as they said they would be praising the work of officers this week. They wrote: "A man has been arrested after Response officers spotted an assault in Birmingham. At around 4pm yesterday (26 June) officers came across an assault on Holyhead Road.

"On seeing officers, a suspect fled but we managed to catch up with him. Two knives and a quantity of drugs were also recovered from the scene. A 17-year-old boy from West Bromwich was arrested on suspicion of possession of a knife, possession of drugs and assault. He has since been bailed pending further enquiries.

"This week, we are joining other police forces around the country to highlight the hard work of response officers. The officers work around the clock to keep the public safe and often the first on scene."

Have you been affected by violent crime in Birmingham? We would like to hear from you. You can contact us by emailing stephanie.balloo@reachplc.com