Leicester: Boy, 16, taken to hospital after city stabbing

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Image caption, An investigation is under way after officers were called to Sawley Street on Wednesday night
  • Author, Asha Patel
  • Role, 大象传媒 News, East Midlands

A 16-year-old boy has been taken to hospital after being stabbed in Leicester.

Leicestershire Police was called to Sawley Street, in the Evington area, shortly after 21:30 GMT on Wednesday.

Police believe the boy had been involved in an altercation with a group of youths, near to the junction with Evington Road.

His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening and he remains in hospital, the force says.

Officers are asking for anyone with information to come forward, including residents in the area or drivers with dashcam footage.

A cordon was put in place and the force said officers would remain in the area overnight "providing reassurance patrols".

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