A teenage boy is recovering in hospital after being stabbed in Leeds city centre last night (Fri).
Police received a call at 6.50pm from the ambulance service reporting the incident which happened in the Fish Street area. Emergency services rushed to the scene and an 18-year-old boy was taken to hospital where he received treatment for serious injuries.
West Yorkshire Police say cordons are in place in and around the Fish Street area, including Vicar Lane, Kirkgate, and King Edward Street, while enquiries are ongoing.
Det Insp John Graham, of Leeds District CID said: "We are in the early stages of our investigation and are working to establish what has taken place and identify those involved. I would like to reassure the community that we take incidents of this nature very seriously and we will do everything we can to find those responsible."
Anyone who witnessed this incident or who has any information which could assist with the investigation is asked to contact police on 101 quoting crime reference 13230051803 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online.
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