New street station stabbing amid 'reports of violent disorder involving teens'

PICTURES FROM THE SCENE SHOW AN AREA OF THE NEW STREET CONCOURSE CORDONED OFF BEHIND OZZY THE BULL 13:21, 20 May 2025 Part of Birmingham's New Street station was sealed off after a

teenager was stabbed in a mob brawl. British Transport Police said officers were called at around 8pm yesterday, Monday, May 19 following "reports of violent disorder in the station

involving several teenagers". Pictures from the scene showed an area of the concourse sealed off behind Ozzy the Bull. Patrols were stepped up after the attack. READ MORE: BIRMINGHAM

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boy was treated for a stab injury at the scene. His injuries were not believed to be life-changing or life-threatening. Article continues below No arrests had been made and police inquiries

were ongoing. In a statement, police said: "Detectives investigating a stabbing at Birmingham New Street railway station yesterday are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

"Officers were called to Birmingham New Street railway station at around 8pm yesterday following reports of violent disorder in the station involving several teenagers. "Paramedics

also attended and a teenage boy was treated at the scene for an injury consistent with being stabbed. "He was taken to hospital with injuries not believed to be life-changing or

life-threatening. No arrests have been made in connection at this time." Det Insp Connor Towes said: “There is absolutely no place for violence on the railway network, and detectives

are working at pace to investigate this incident. "Passengers will see an increased police presence at the station while officers carry out their enquiries. “We know the station was

busy at the time of the incident and many people may have seen what happened or the events leading up to it, so we are urging anyone with information to get in touch and assist us with our

enquiries.” Anyone who witnessed the incident or had information was asked to contact British Transport Police by texting 61016 or by calling 0800 40 50 40, quoting reference 614 of May 19.

Article continues below Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.