A 16-year-old boy has been stabbed in Dudley.

The boy was attacked in Coronation Gardens off Priory Road, at around 4pm today (Tuesday October 11).

Police and medics attended the incident.

The boy is being treated in hospital with police appealing for witnesses to get in touch.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "We’re supporting a 16-year-old after he was stabbed in Coronation Gardens, Priory Road, Dudley around 4pm today.

"He is currently being treated in hospital.

"We’re working to establish the full circumstances and ask anyone who saw what happened or knows something that could help, to please get in touch via Live Chat or 101 and quote log 2731 of 11 October.

"We know that getting knives off our streets is important to you.

"We’re doing lots, but we need your help too. Stopping knife crime is everyone’s job.

"For more information about how you can get involved, visit https://lifeorknife.west-midlands.police.uk."

West Midlands Ambulance Service has been contacted for comment.