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Boy, 17, in hospital after Birmingham shooting

A 17-year-old boy is in hospital after shots were fired in a West Midlands street.

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Police have launched an investigation after the shooting on Archibald Road, in Lozells, Birmingham, yesterday morning.

The 17-year-old self-presented himself to hospital a short time later.

He was arrested in hospital on suspicion of violent disorder and possession of an offensive weapon, but he remains there today.

The teenager is in a stable condition but the extent of his injuries remain unclear.

A 26-year-old man and another 17-year-old boy were also arrested on suspicion of the same offences, and they have since been bailed.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police, quoting log number 427 of October 20.

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