15-year-old stabbed to death outside primary school named

He was just 15

The teenager, who was attacked on St Margarets Avenue in Horsforth, was rushed to hospital around 3pm yesterday afternoon but died soon after due to critical injuries.

Tributes have been paid online to the youngster who is said to have been stabbed in the stomach by a group of at least three people who quickly fled the scene.

The victim has now been named as Alfie Lewis.

One person who paid tribute to Alfie said: "Another child taken by knife crime. Sending all my love to Lewis' family."

Another wrote: "You were a kind and caring young boy with so much to give. I don’t know if you realised how many friends you had and how many people care about you but they were out in force for you tonight laying flowers and lighting candles for you at your bench.

"Sleep tight little one."

West Yorkshire Police have since said that a teenage boy has been arrested over the incident.

Senior investigating officer Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson said: "Our investigation is at an early stage and we are carrying out extensive inquiries to establish exactly what led to this needless loss of a young man’s life.

"We understand the immense impact and huge shock a tragic incident of this nature will have on the community locally.

"Our neighbourhood police team are working with partners, including schools in the area to offer support and reassurance.

"We have already spoken to a number of witnesses and are keen to hear from anyone who has information about the incident."

Horrific news.

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