Teenager in hospital after city centre stabbing

A 17-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after reports of a stabbing in Leicester city centre.

Officers were called to Granby Street just before 17:10 BST on Friday along with paramedics who treated the victim at the scene.

Police said officers believed the boy was stabbed in the arm and remained in hospital with potentially life-changing injuries.

The force said said no arrests have yet been made and are appealing for information.

Investigations were carried out at the scene and a police cordon in place has since been lifted.

Inquiries to identify those responsible and the circumstances leading up to the boy being injured are under way and in their early stages, officers added.

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