Further arrests after three stabbed in fight

The fight in St Saviours Road involved 15 to 20 people, said police

Three further arrests have 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 in a stable condition, police said.

A 23-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of conspiracy to commit grievous bodily harm on Tuesday, while 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.

Officers will be continuing to carry out house to house inquiries in the area, said police

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

Both of the arrested men remain in police custody and both women have been released on bail pending further inquiries, police said.

Det Insp Mike Chandler, 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 its 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."