Lightwaves leisure centre: Teenager stabbed after being chased through Wakefield city centre
A teenager has been stabbed after being chased through Wakefield city centre.
Police were called at 6.12pm yesterday evening (Thursday, January 30) to a report that a male had been stabbed outside Lightwaves leisure centre, Wakefield.
Following the assault, the victim, 17, is reported to have been chased by the three males involved through Wakefield Bus Station and on to Union Street.
A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: “The 17-year-old was taken to hospital for treatment for non-life threatening injuries.
“He has also been arrested for possession of a bladed article in a public place. Enquiries are ongoing.”
If anyone witnessed any part of this incident, they are asked to contact Wakefield District CID via the 101LiveChat online or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13250056905.
Information can also be passed to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online.