A 15-year-old boy has died after being stabbed near a school in Leeds.
The teenager was attacked on St Margaret’s Avenue in the Horsforth area of the city, according to the head of a nearby school.
There was a large police presence at the scene
Police were called to the scene just after 3pm on Tuesday to reports of an assault.
They said two teenage boys have been arrested and a murder investigation is under way.
Paul Bell, head of Horsforth School, said the victim is a former pupil.
The boy’s family has been informed.
Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson said: “Our investigation is at an early stage and we are carrying out extensive enquiries 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 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.”
Jonathan Pryor, deputy leader of Leeds City Council said on X (formerly Twitter): “All my thoughts are with his friends, family and the whole community around Horsforth school.
“We will be wrapping round all possible support to the school and his classmates.”
Dozens of people gathered for a candlelight vigil on Broadgate Lane, around half a mile from the police cordon on Church Lane.
People hugged each other, with some wiping away tears, as they stood around a bench covered in flowers.