Teenager stabbed in village, police say

DETECTIVES WERE last night investigating the reported stabbing of a teenager in broad daylight in a West Yorkshire village.

Officers were initially called to reports of a teenager being assaulted on Gillroyd Lane in Linthwaite near Huddersfield at 3.10pm.

It is alleged that the victim was threatened with a knife.

Then, just 30 minutes later, police were called to Hazel Grove, less than a mile away and also in Linthwaite, to reports of a teenager having been stabbed.

In a statement issued by West Yorkshire Police, Detective Inspector Anna Buchanan of Kirklees CID, said: “These two incidents obviously happened close to one another and we are investigating whether they are linked.

“I would appeal to anyone who witnessed either incident to call police.”

Later, yesterday evening, a spokesman for the force confirmed that a 15-year-old boy had been arrested in connection with the incidents.

However, there was no update from police last night on the condition of the teenage victim.

Colne Valley’s Labour MP Thelma Walker also released a statement to the press in which she expressed her sorrow at what had happened.

She said: “I am deeply troubled to hear of the incidents involving weapons in Linthwaite and Cowlersley this afternoon.

“It appears that several young people were involved and serious injuries sustained.

“My thoughts are with those involved and their families.”

The former Kirklees school teacher added: “My office has been in contact with West Yorkshire Police and I am awaiting further information.

“An update will be shared as soon as we have any new information.”

Anyone with any information about either incident in is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police via 101.