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Eight people have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the back.

Police were called to Vicar Lane in Leeds city centre at about 6pm on Friday night (July 3).

A 17-year-old boy was found with injuries to his back and was taken to hospital, where he remains in a serious condition, but his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Eight men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder. All eight remained in custody on Saturday morning.

Police arrested eight men in Leeds city centre after a 17-year-old was stabbed

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said: At 18.06 yesterday police were called to report of a stabbing at Vicar Lane in Leeds City Centre.

"A 17 year old man was found with injuries to his back, he’s in hospital in a serious but not life threatening condition.

"Eight males have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in custody at this time.

"Extensive enquiries are underway.

"Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 or the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contact us quoting crime reference 1320333008"

Vicar Lane stabbing: Eight arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after 17-year-old stabbed in Leeds city centre