Emergency crews rushed to the fast food restaurant at the heart of a busy retail park
The McDonald’s restaurant in Bitterscote Drive on the Ventura Retail Park in Tamworth (Image: Google)
A boy from Birmingham was arrested after a teenager was stabbed at a McDonald’s restaurant.
It happened at a branch in Bitterscote Drive on the Ventura Retail Park in Tamworth yesterday, Monday, March 30.
Police and ambulance crews were called at around 8.30pm to reports of a stabbing. A boy of 15 was detained.
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A spokesperson for West Midlands Ambulance Service said: “We were called to reports of a stabbing on Bitterscote Drive at 8.24pm.
“One ambulance, a paramedic officer and a MERIT (Medical Emergency Response and Intervention Team) trauma doctor with a critical care paramedic attended the scene.
“On arrival we discovered one patient, a teenage male, who was treated for potentially serious injuries before being taken to hospital for further assessment.”
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Staffordshire Police confirmed the incident took place inside the restaurant. A 15-year-old boy from Birmingham was arrested on suspicion of affray.
Police appealed for any witnesses to the incident to come forward.
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A spokeswoman for Staffordshire Police said: “A teenager has been arrested after a boy was stabbed in Tamworth.
“Just before 8.30pm yesterday, were called to a report of a stabbing inside McDonald’s on Elmhurst Drive.
“A teenage boy was taken to hospital with a stab wound to his lower back. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening or life changing.
“A 15-year-old boy, from the Birmingham area, has been arrested on suspicion of affray.
“He remains in custody as our enquiries continue.
“Anyone with any information should contact us by calling 101, or via Live Chat on our website, quoting incident number 795 of 30 March.
“Call Crimestoppers to report anonymously on 0800 555 111.”
McDonald’s has been approached for a statement.
