Two teens arrested after boy (15) stabbed in Northfield street

Two teenage boys have been arrested after a 15-year-old boy was stabbed in the street in Northfield.

The victim was attacked on Grange Road at around 6.20pm on Thursday (February 2).

He was taken to hospital with serious injuries but his condition is now stable.

Two boys, aged 15 and 16, were arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and remain in police custody.

Detective Inspector Jim Colclough, from Northfield CID, said: "This was a serious assault and we are appealing for witnesses to come forward.

"We know that there were a number of people in the area at the time and we are keen to speak to anyone who saw what happened.

"We are also urging anyone who has any information about the incident to contact us."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Leicestershire Police on 101, quoting incident number 518 of February 2.

Alternatively, you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.