Two arrested for ‘violent disturbance’ near McDonald’s after 16-year-old boy seriously injured

Two men were in police custody after an incident on a Birmingham street which left a boy seriously injured and requiring hospital treatment. An alleged attack took place in Belchers Lane, near a branch of McDonald’s, close to the junction of Bordesley Green and Bordesley Green East, just before 3.30pm on Friday 17 May.

Roads in the area were closed after a 16-year-old boy suffered a serious arm injury. The boy was treated at the scene by medics before being taken to hospital. The police arrested a 31-year-old man and a 28-year-old man on suspicion of violent disorder.

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A West Midlands Police spokeswoman said: “We are investigating after a 16-year-old boy was taken to hospital with a serious arm injury following a disturbance on Belchers Lane on Friday afternoon.

“Two men, aged 28 and 31, have been arrested on suspicion of violent disorder and remain in custody for questioning. Anyone with information should contact us via Live Chat or by calling 101 quoting log 2978 of 17/5.” Alternatively, anyone with any details can contact the independent charity, Crimestoppers, anonymously on 0800 555 111.