Sixth arrest made after three people stabbed

Police were called to the St Saviours Road area after three people were injured in a fight on Monday

A sixth arrest has been made after three people were stabbed during a "large fight" in Leicester.

Three men in their 20s were taken to hospital with slash and puncture wounds after the fight "involving 15 to 20 people" in St Saviours Road at 18:15 BST on Monday.

Two of the injured men have been discharged, but the third victim remains in hospital, police said.

A 21-year-old Leicester man, who has been arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent, is the sixth person to be detained by police in connection with the incident.

All six have since been released on police bail.

A 34-year-old man and 32-year-old woman, both from Leicester, were the first to be arrested on suspicion of attempted murder.

A 23-year-old woman was then arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm on Tuesday, and on Wednesday a 24-year-old man was detained on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear of violence, and a 35-year-old man was arrested in connection with the case.

Roads in the area were closed off in the wake of the fight

Det Insp Mike Chandler said investigations were ongoing and anyone with information was asked to make contact.

He said: "We know there were a number of people in the area at the time who may have witnessed what happened.

"We would urge those people to get in touch, especially anyone who may have recorded the incident on their phones or was driving in the area and may have dashcam footage which could assist in the investigation.

"We know it's not always easy to come forward and report what you know. We can assure you that the information you provide will be treated in confidence."