Three boys attacked near University of Birmingham School in Selly Oak on Monday

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Three teenagers have been arrested after three boys were stabbed outside a school in Birmingham.

Police were called to the scene at about 4.20pm on Monday after three boys were attacked near the University of Birmingham school in Weoley Park Road, Selly Oak. The boys were taken to hospital with injuries that were not thought to be life-threatening.

A spokesperson for the West Midlands ambulance service said: “Three ambulances, a paramedic officer and the West Midlands care team with a doctor onboard were sent to the scene.

“On arrival, ambulance staff treated three male youths. All three were taken to hospital, the doctor travelling with one of them.”

West Midlands police arrested a 13-year-old boy on suspicion of assault at about 7.30pm on Monday. Two boys aged 14 have since been held on suspicion of wounding.

The police were working with local schools, gathering CCTV evidence, and taking statements.

Insp Noeleen Murrin said: “I know the impact that this will have on our local community, but our investigation is progressing rapidly and we now have three people in custody.

“We believe this was a targeted attack on individuals. Nevertheless, we will be carrying out reassurance patrols in around the area over the coming days.”

A spokesperson for the University of Birmingham and University of Birmingham school said: “We are shocked about the incident in Weoley Park Road on Monday evening and are grateful to the emergency services for their response and for the medical care and attention given to those who were injured.

“We are assisting the police with their inquiries to establish what took place and to find those responsible.”