Teenager arrested after stabbing in Leicester City Centre

A 19-year-old is in hospital in a stable condition

Author: Amelia SalmonsPublished 16th Jan 2026

A teenager has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a 19-year-old was stabbed in Leicester City Centre yesterday (15th Jan).

A 16-year-old was arrested this afternoon (16th Jan) and remains in custody.

Police were called shortly after 1pm yesterday (15th Jan) to Granby Street to reports a teenager had been stabbed.

He was taken to hospital and Leicestershire Police said he remains in a stable condition.

Officers are continuing to investigate and are calling for anyone with any information to get in touch.

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