A teenage boy, aged 16, has been taken into custody following a stabbing incident involving another teenager at a kebab shop in a British city. The attack occurred at a takeaway restaurant in the Leicester city center on January 15 during lunchtime, prompting a police investigation and the establishment of a cordon at the scene. The victim, a 19-year-old, was promptly transported to the hospital for treatment of stab wounds and is currently reported to be in a stable condition.
Authorities from Leicestershire Police responded to the incident at German Doner Kebab at the intersection of Granby Street and Bishop Street shortly after 1 pm on Thursday. The arrested teenager is being held on suspicion of attempted murder and is currently in police custody. Law enforcement officials have encouraged anyone with relevant information or footage of the incident to come forward and assist with the ongoing investigation.
Simon Wallis, the chief executive of German Doner Kebab (GDK), expressed concern for those impacted by the incident and confirmed that the restaurant has resumed operations following cooperation with the police inquiry. Wallis emphasized the safety of both staff and customers as a top priority and reaffirmed the restaurant’s commitment to supporting authorities as needed.
Individuals possessing information related to the incident are encouraged to share it with Leicestershire Police through their website or by calling 101, referencing incident number 313 from January 15. Mobile phone, CCTV, or dashcam footage could be particularly valuable for the investigation.
