An 18-year-old man remains in hospital after being stabbed in Birmingham city centre on Monday evening.

Emergency services were called to Victoria Square at around 8.30pm on 23 June after the teenager was found with life-threatening injuries.

The victim was taken to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.

Police believe the stabbing occurred following a fight involving two groups in the busy city centre location.

A police cordon remains in place while forensic examinations continue, with detectives reviewing CCTV footage and speaking to witnesses as part of the ongoing investigation.

Detective Superintendent Lucy Kirwan, of Birmingham Police, said: “We know this will cause concern to those living, working and visiting the city centre and we will have an increased presence in the area to offer reassurance.

“The incident happened at a busy time last night, and we know there were a lot of people in the area.

“If you have any mobile phone footage of what happened or can provide any information then please contact us.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact police on 101, quoting incident number 5642 of 23 June.

Information can also be provided anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.