Eight arrests after boy stabbed in city centre fight

Leicestershire Police said five boys aged 17 were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent and violent disorder.

A 36-year-old man and a 42-year-old woman were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent while another woman, aged 33, was arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm without intent.

A police spokesperson added the force was aware of a video circulating online showing part of the fight and urged the public not to share it.

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