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BBC UK News01/07/2026Crime1 min de lectureUnited Kingdom

Teenager Seriously Injured in Birmingham Shooting

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A 16-year-old boy is in hospital with potentially life-threatening gunshot wounds after a shooting on Bowyer Road in Alum Rock, Birmingham.
Police are investigating and have stated the incident is not believed to be connected to a nearby mosque.

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A 16-year-old boy has suffered severe gunshot wounds following a shooting in Birmingham.

West Midlands Police said the shooting occurred just before 17:30BST on Bowyer Road in Alum Rock.

The boy was taken to hospital to be treated for "potentially life-threatening" gunshot injuries, police said in a statement.

"Although this happened near a mosque, at this stage we do not believe the shooting to be connected to this place of worship."

The statement added: "We understand this is extremely worrying for people in the area, and local officers will be remaining there to speak to anyone with concerns."

Investigators remain at the scene.

Police are urging anyone with further information to get in contact or speak to Crimestoppers.

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