Teenager arrested over stabbing of boy in Leeds

The 16 year old's being questioned over the injuries to a 15 year old on Thursday evening at East End Park

Author: Richard MuriePublished 11th Jun 2022
Last updated 11th Jun 2022

A boy aged 16 has been arrested by police investigating the stabbing of another boy, aged 15 at East End Park in Leeds.

It happened just after 7.30pm on Thursday evening.

Although not linked to a shooting at Woodhouse later the same night West Yorkshire Police think both are connected to street gangs.

The incident have seen the force increase Stop & Search powers in the area to try and deter people carrying weapons and stop any escalation in serious violence.

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