Shocking: 14-yr-old boy is left in critical condition in hospital after being stabbed outside a mosque – TheLiberal.ie – Our News, Your Views

Shocking: 14-yr-old boy is left in critical condition in hospital after being stabbed outside a mosque




Police authorities in Birmingham have confirmed they have arrested a 29-yr-old man in connection with the attempted murder of a 14-yr-old boy outside a mosque in the city.

According to reports in the UK the young boy who is currently in critical condition in hospital, was stabbed by the attacker outside the Idara Maarif-e-Islam Hussainia Mosque on Herbert Road in the city at approximately 1am on Sunday morning.

It is understood the young boy received several stab wounds in the incident which occurred a short distance away from Birmingham City’s St Andrews football ground.

Speaking about the attack a police spokesperson said a 29-yr-old man has been arrested in connection with the attack which is not thought to be terror related.

It is believed the young boy was attacked after his father dropped him off at the mosque where he was scheduled to attend a late night prayer service.

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