A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after a knife was recovered following reports of criminal damage in Chelmsley Wood.

West Midlands Police said officers were called to reports of further criminal damage at around 8.40pm on Wednesday (October 15), after a window was smashed at a property in the area.

Officers attended the scene and arrested the teenager on suspicion of possessing a bladed article after recovering a knife.

He was also arrested on suspicion of criminal damage and remains in police custody for questioning.

The arrest comes as police continue proactive patrols in Chelmsley Wood following reports of a group operating in the area.

West Midlands Police said: "Keeping people within local communities safe is our priority and we will take appropriate action when a crime is reported to us."

Residents with concerns can speak to an officer on patrol, contact police via Live Chat on the force's website or call 101.

Anyone who needs emergency assistance should call 999.

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