Arrest after teenager stabbed in Huddersfield

The 15-year-old died after being stabbed outside North Huddersfield Trust School yesterday.

Author: Rebecca LomasPublished 22nd Sep 2022
Last updated 22nd Sep 2022

A 16-year-old’s been arrested on suspicion of murder following the death of a teenage boy in Huddersfield.

A 15 year old died after he was stabbed outside North Huddersfield Trust School yesterday afternoon.

The headmaster's released a statement asking parents not to speculate about what's happened.

The schools is open today to pupils who need support.

A statement from West Yorkshire Police said:

"A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of murder in relation to the death of a 15-year-old boy who was stabbed in an incident in Huddersfield yesterday.

"The youth was arrested at an address in Huddersfield shortly before 5am this morning in connection with the incident in Woodhouse Hill, Fartown, yesterday afternoon.

"He remains in custody and enquiries are ongoing led by detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team."

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