Third arrest after teenager stabbed in Leicester

Detectives carrying out enquiries into Saturday night incident

Author: Gavin RutterPublished 23rd Apr 2024

A third person has been arrested following a stabbing in Leicester on Saturday night.

A 15-year-old boy was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and remains in custody.

Police were called to Charles Street just before 10pm and found the victim, also aged 15, with injuries described as 'not life-threatening or life-changing'.

Two other boys, aged 16 and 15, were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and have since been released on bail.

Detectives are continuing to carry out enquiries and are asking anyone with information to contact them.

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