A teenager suffered serious injuries in a broad daylight machete attack in the streets of Birmingham.
The 18-year-old victim sustained wounds to his face and back as he was set upon by two men armed with the knives.
Police branded the Wednesday afternoon assault in Handsworth a 'shocking attack' and are hunting the suspects.
It is believed his attackers fled the scene in a car, according to Birmingham Live.
A critical care paramedic was sent to the scene and the victim was rushed to hospital, where he remains in a stable condition.
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The street was cordoned off for forensic sweeps on Wednesday, but has since reopened.
Police said they are speaking with witnesses and urged anyone with information to get in touch.
A statement from West Midlands Police read: "A teenager was attacked by two men with machetes in Booth Street this afternoon (7 Apr) just before 2pm.
"The 18-year-old was taken to hospital with serious back and facial injuries, where he remains in a stable condition.
"His attackers are believed to have made off in a car towards Soho Road.
"A cordon was in place for forensic examination, but the road has since re-opened, and we are speaking to witnesses.
"This was a shocking attack in broad daylight and we are asking for anyone with information who hasn’t already spoken to us to get in touch quoting log 2111 of 7/4."
A spokeswoman for the service added: "We were called at 2:01pm to reports of a stabbing at the junction of Booth Street and Crocketts Road in Handsworth.
"We sent one ambulance, a paramedic officer and a critical care paramedic and doctor.
"Crews treated one patient, a man, for injuries not believed to be life threatening and he was taken to hospital on blue lights and sirens for further treatment.”
