A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of homicide after a 15-year-old was stabbed to demise in Huddersfield.
West Yorkshire Police stated: “The youth was arrested at an address in Huddersfield shortly before 5am this morning in connection with the incident in Woodhouse Hill, Fartown, yesterday afternoon.
“He stays in custody and enquiries are ongoing led by detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.”
Emergency companies had been known as to the scene at 2.54pm on Wednesday, following the assault near the doorway of North Huddersfield Trust School.
The sufferer obtained remedy on the scene and was taken to Leeds General Infirmary for emergency surgical procedure however was pronounced lifeless a short while later.
Police confirmed a homicide investigation was below approach.
Earlier this morning, the college paid tribute to the sufferer, describing him as a “wonderful student”.
In a press release, headteacher Andrew Fell stated: “Our deepest sympathies exit to the pupil’s household and associates who should really feel utterly devastated.
“They have lost a loved one and we have lost a wonderful student from our school community.”
Mr Fell stated it was with “enormous sadness” the college was having to inform mother and father “one of our pupils has tragically lost their life”.
“This is truly shocking news for our pupils, your children, and our staff.”
The assertion stated the college is not going to open till 10.30am on Thursday after which solely to college students who want assist.
A police cordon blocking the pavement on a piece of Woodhouse Hill was in place this morning, and flowers had been left on the scene.
Source: information.sky.com”