Teenager, 15, shot in Birmingham park as armed cops swarm and manhunt launched

Teenager, 15, shot in Birmingham park as armed cops swarm and manhunt launchedEmergency services descended on the park in Birmingham after reports a teenage boy suffered gunshot wordsCommentsNewsOlivia Bridge Reporter in Live News Network13:38, 11 Apr 2026Updated 13:43, 11 Apr 2026View ImageA teenage boy has been rushed to hospital after an alleged shooting at Ward End Park(Image: Google Maps)A 15-year-old boy has been shot in a Birmingham park and rushed to hospital.‌The incident in West End Park has sparked an urgent police manhunt. At around 10pm on Friday (April 10), West Midlands Police were called by paramedics to reports of the shooting.‌Cops descended on the park, near the Foxton Road entrance, where the teenager was raced to hospital with gunshot wounds. He is in a stable condition, with injuries that are not believed to be life-threatening, police said.‌West Midlands Police said in a statement that an investigation has been launched with the Major Crime Unit, including reviewing CCTV in and around the park.READ MORE: Dunmow 'dog attack' horror as woman, 19, dead despite desperate attempt to save herREAD MORE: Primrose Hill stabbing update as man arrested on suspicion of Finbar Sullivan 'murder'Detective Superintendent Ryan Chambers, from MCU, said: "This appears to be an isolated incident and there will be an increased police presence in the area to assist with the investigation and reassure the community."Article continues below"We are appealing to anyone who was in the area or may have witnessed the incident, to get in touch with us. You can do so via Live Chat on our website or by calling 101 quoting log 5589 of 10 April."Anyone who was in the area or may have witnessed the incident should contact police by calling 101 quoting log 5589 of April 10.