Teenager charged after 13-year-old boy stabbed near Leeds West Indian Carnival
He appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court yesterday
A teenager has been charged after a 13-year-old boy was stabbed in Leeds on Bank Holiday Monday.
The 16-year-old boy, who can’t be named for legal reasons, has been charged with wounding with intent, possession of a knife or bladed article in a public place and possession of a Class B drug.
He appeared at Leeds Magistrates’ Court yesterday where he was remanded in custody ahead of a further hearing on September 16.
The charges are in connection with an incident on Shepherd's Lane, Chapeltown, which occurred near to the Leeds West Indian Carnival last Monday (August 31).
Police were called after a boy, 13, was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries, and received treatment for a stab wound to his abdomen.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds CID through their LiveChat or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13260496572.
Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 or online.