A teenager has been charged following a stabbing in Oldbury last week.

A 16-year-old boy sustained slash wounds in Pound Road at around 4.15pm on Friday, January 12.

His injuries were not life-threatening.

Following police enquiries, a 15-year-old boy was arrested by West Midlands Police earlier this week.

A spokesperson for West Midlands Police said: "The teenager has since been charged with wounding and possession of an offensive weapon.

"He was remanded to appear before Wolverhampton Youth Court today, January 17."