Police still hunting for second person involved in stabbing near Leeds College of Building

West Yorkshire Police are still hunting for a person who they believe was involved in an affray which saw a 16-year-old boy arrested and taken to hospital with a stab wound.

The incident happened at around 4pm yesterday (Monday, January 7) in the Regent Street area of Leeds.

The incident happened at around 4pm yesterday (Monday, January 7) in the Regent Street area of Leeds.placeholder image
The incident happened at around 4pm yesterday (Monday, January 7) in the Regent Street area of Leeds.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed on Tuesday morning that enquiries were still ongoing in relation to the second male.

The incident happened at around 4pm yesterday (Monday, January 7) in the Regent Street area of Leeds.placeholder image
The incident happened at around 4pm yesterday (Monday, January 7) in the Regent Street area of Leeds.

A West Yorkshire Police spokeswoman said: "Police are investigating an affray involving two males which is reported to have occurred in the Regent Street area of Leeds at around 4pm this afternoon (Monday, 7 January).

"A 16-year-old boy has been arrested and is currently at hospital receiving treatment for a non-life threatening stab wound.

"Enquiries are ongoing to trace another male who is believed to have been involved."

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