03/09/2015

Two Arrested Following Stabbing Incident

Two men have been arrested following an incident where two 17-year-olds were stabbed.

The incident happened in Lambton View in the Harehills area on Monday (31 August).

The two men, aged 17 and 18, were arrested and later released on police bail pending further enquiries.

The two victims, both male and aged 17, received serious stab wounds in the incident, police said. The men are understood to be in a serious condition, but their injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Police have appealed for information.

(JP)

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