Boy, 15, dies after stabbing near school in Leeds | UK News
A 15-year-old boy has died after he was stabbed near a school.
The teenager was rushed to hospital in a critical condition after he was attacked in Leeds on Tuesday afternoon.
Police have now confirmed that the boy has since died and a murder investigation has been launched.
His family have been informed.
Emergency services were called to the scene near Horsforth School and St Margaret’s Primary School shortly before 3pm.
Another teenage male has been arrested in connection with the incident, police said.
The victim was a former pupil at Horsforth School, its head teacher Paul Bell confirmed.
In a message to parents, he said: ‘You will be aware of a distressing incident in the community today, involving a former student of Horsforth School who was stabbed on St Margaret’s Avenue.
‘The police are aware and working with the school. Our thoughts and sympathies lie with his family at this time.’
Senior investigating officer detective chief inspector Stacey Atkinson said: ‘Our investigation is at an early stage and we are carrying out extensive inquiries to establish exactly what led to this needless loss of a young man’s life.
‘We understand the immense impact and huge shock a tragic incident of this nature will will have on the community locally.
‘Our neighbourhood police team are working with partners, including schools in the area to offer support and reassurance.
‘We have already spoken to a number of witnesses and are keen to hear from anyone who has information about the incident.’
Dr Bell added: ‘We are aware of the distress and upset this has caused students and staff who know the student.
‘We will be supporting students and staff in school.’
A parent at the school, who did not wish to be named, said: ‘It’s horrible. It’s shocking because it’s a nice area.
“I just keep thinking about the parents. He probably went out this morning and they were expecting him to come home, and he’s not there.’
Jonathan Pryor, deputy leader of Leeds City Council, said on X, formerly Twitter: ‘Heartbroken to learn of a serious event in Horsforth this afternoon.
‘I know the distress and upset this will cause students and staff. While there isn’t much we can say at this stage, an arrest has been made, and we will be supporting Horsforth School in every way we can.’
Two bunches of white flowers had been left at a cordon on Church Lane.
‘This situation has rocked the whole community,’ said Simon Dowling, the chair of Horsforth Town Council, on X.
‘I want to say at this stage our thoughts and prayers go out to all members of our community who have been impacted and especially to the family members of the victim.’
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