Boy, 15, shot in Birmingham park

NewsMidlands NewsNewtownThe teen was rushed to hospital on Thursday night16:37, 24 Jul 2026Police are investigating after a teenager was shot in a Birmingham park. Here's what you need to know:‌The boy, aged 15, was rushed to hospital after being shot in Newtown on Thursday night. Police were called out to Newtown Row just after 10.30p, and found him injured.His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening or life-changing. Police believe he was shot in a nearby park by Porchester Street.West Midlands Police is investigating. The force said: "We understand how concerning this will be and we've increased patrols in the area." CCTV is also being reviewed in the area.It comes in the same month that a 16 year old boy was shot in the city on Bowyer Road, near St Saviours Road, in the Alum R