Particle.news
Download on the App Store

Three Arrested After Teen Stabbed Near Dewsbury Bus Station

Detectives describe the incident as targeted, urging witnesses to share footage.

Overview

  • West Yorkshire Police say a 17-year-old boy was stabbed in the leg during a fight near Dewsbury bus station shortly after 3pm on Friday and remains in hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
  • A 35-year-old woman and a 23-year-old man from Dewsbury have been arrested on suspicion of affray, and the injured teenager has also been arrested on suspicion of affray.
  • Officers reported that suspects fled in opposite directions before police arrived, and Kirklees CID is leading the investigation.
  • Emergency services sealed roads, an air ambulance attended, and bus services were disrupted, with operators diverting routes around the closed approaches to the station.
  • Police are appealing for information and footage, asking anyone who can help to contact 101 quoting reference 13260030322 or to reach Crimestoppers anonymously.