A 16-YEAR-OLD boy has been taken to hospital with serious injuries after a suspected stabbing.

The incident happened in Hillery Road off Spetchley Road, Worcester, in the early hours of Saturday when police were called to a house in the street.

Police say they are investigating a “serious physical assault”, but declined to comment on whether the victim had been stabbed.

It is not believed his condition is life-threatening.

Officers spent much of Saturday morning in the road looking for clues as to what may have happened.

A police cordon was in place from the time of the alleged attack at 1am until the afternoon, centred on the road junction with Mortlake Avenue. Neighbours said a person had been stabbed and police had turned up outside an address where a house party had been going on.

Officers want to hear from anyone who has more information about the incident.

Inspector Mark Hatton, of West Mercia Police, said: “South Worcestershire Police are investigating the circumstances of a serious physical assault which has alleged to have occurred in Hillery Road on Saturday, June 25.

“The victim, who was a 16-year-old male, is currently receiving treatment for his injuries at Worcestershire Royal Hospital.”

A 17-year-old and an 18-year-old were arrested and questioned by police yesterday. The 18-year-old was later charged with GBH with intent and appears at Worcester Magistrates Court today.

No charges have been brought against the 17-year-old.

No one from West Midlands Ambulance service were available to comment at the time of going to press.

Anyone with information should call South Worcestershire Police on 0300 3333000 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.