Police swarm Birmingham city centre after double stabbing

Police at the scene of the double stabbing (Image: Birmingham Live)Two teenage boys were stabbed outside a cinema this morning, police have confirmed. The stabbing occurred shortly before 8.30am on Thursday, November 17, on New Street in Birmingham, outside the Odeon cinema. The victims, both 17 years old, suffered serious injuries and were rushed to the hospital.West Midlands Police cordoned off the scene, and inquiries are ongoing, reports Birmingham Live.In a statement, police said: “We’re investigating after two teenagers were stabbed in Birmingham city centre this morning (17 November).”It happened outside the Odeon cinema on New Street just before 8.30am. The young men, both 17, have been taken to hospital with serious injuries.”We’ve cordoned off the area and fast-track enquiries are ongoing to try and find those responsible.”We’d urge anyone with any information to contact us via Live Chat on our website or call 101. Please quote log number 671 of 17 November.”It comes as Birmingham Live received reports of a second cordon near the Bullring, yards from the New Street cordon. It is not yet confirmed whether the two locations are linked, but West Midlands Police have been contacted for more information.A reporter is at the scene and we will be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.Please check back regularly for updates on this developing story. Get email updates on the day’s biggest stories straight to your inbox by signing up for our newsletters.Get all the big headlines, pictures, analysis, opinion and video on the stories that matter to you by following Express every time you see our name.Follow Express on Google News, Apple News and Flipboard.You can also sign up for Twitter alerts for breaking news and follow us on the social media site, for all the latest updates.