Police probe teenager’s Bonfire Night stabbing

A police investigation was underway today after a teenage boy was stabbed in Leeds at the height of West Yorkshire’s Bonfire Night celebrations.
By The Newsroom
Published 6th Nov 2013, 10:54 BST
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The 16-year-old, from the Bradford area, was taken to Leeds General Infirmary for treatment after the incident, which happened in Drighlington.

A West Yorkshire Police spokesman said officers were called to Bradford Road, close to the entrance to the Manor Golf Club, shortly after 9pm yesterday.

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No details were available today on the boy’s condition, although his injuries were initially not thought to be life-threatening.

Reports on social media said the victim had earlier attended a bonfire in a field next to Drighlington’s Six Acres pub.