Teenage boy dies after stabbing in Horsforth

A teenage boy has died following a stabbing in Horsforth in Leeds.

Officers were called to the Town Street area at 2.57pm today after a report a teenager had been assaulted and seriously injured.

Emergency services went to the scene and a 15-year-old boy was taken to hospital in a critical condition.

Police later confirmed he had died.

Cordons are in place in the area while forensic examinations take place.

A teenage male has been arrested in connection with the incident.

Around half a mile from the police cordon on Church Road, about 50 young people were gathered on Tuesday night for a candlelight vigil on Broadgate Lane.

People could be seen hugging each other, with some wiping away tears, as they stood around a bench covered in floral tributes.

White flowers had also been left at a cordon on Church Lane.

Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson said: “Our investigation is at an early stage and we are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish exactly what led to this needless loss of a young man’s life.

“We understand the immense impact and huge shock a tragic incident of this nature will will have on the community locally.

“Our neighbourhood police team are working with partners, including schools in the area to offer support and reassurance.

“We have already spoken to a number of witnesses and are keen to hear from anyone who has information about the incident.”

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