Teenager arrested after stabbing in city centre

A police officer inside a cordon in Leicester city centre
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A cordon was in place on Friday at the junction of Granby Street and Halford Street

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A 17-year-old has been arrested after another teenager was reportedly stabbed in Leicester city centre.

Officers were called to Granby Street just before 17:10 BST on Friday along with paramedics who treated the victim at the scene.

The victim, who was also 17, has been discharged after receiving treatment for injuries to his arm in hospital.

Leicestershire Police said the suspect was arrested on suspicion of grievous bodily harm with intent and has been bailed.

The force has appealed to anyone with further information that could help the investigation to come forward.

Two police officers inside a cordon in Leicester city centre
Image source, Leicester Media

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