A 14 year old girl was stabbed today near Ridgewood high school.  At 8:40am Chole West was stabbed by an assailant believed to be an 18 year old man.  The incident took place around park road west, Wollaston, on an incline leading up towards the school. A 15 year old male is believed to have been involved also, attempting to disrupt the attack. However while confronting the perpetrator, sustained an injury to his hand.

It has been confirmed that the alleged attacker has been detained for questioning, and no further injury was made to the young male teenager involved. Further measures have been taken, including police inquiry into the incident, speaking with associates, and witnesses regarding the dispute. The nearby school of Ridgewood has also been shut down for the day, while police begin their investigation .

The lacerations caused by the attack have been confirmed as critical, including a clean wound on the neck of the victim.  The dispatch for treatment was immediate, including assistance by West midlands air ambulance helicopter. The helicopters will then proceed to transport Chloe to be treated in Birmingham children’s hospital.

Cheif Inspector Mark Bramwell, has confirmed that while the investigation is still ongoing in its the early stages, the incident at hand is isolated from any matters involving the school itself, “A man  we believe is involved is currently in police custody and will be questioned accordingly”. No further announcements to Chloe west’s condition has been made at this time.

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