The family of a teenage boy who was killed in a stabbing near a school in Horsforth, Leeds are reportedly “devastated”. 15-year-old Alfie Lewis was stabbed just before 3 PM on Tuesday, close to St Margaret’s Primary School. Tragically, Alfie later died in hospital. West Yorkshire Police have confirmed that a teenage boy, aged 14, has been arrested on suspicion of murder and remains in custody. A 16-year-old boy who was arrested on suspicion of murder on Tuesday was released without charge.
Alfie’s family has praised the teenager, calling him “one in a million”. They added, “You will always be with us forever.” As investigations into Alfie’s death continue, the police have appealed to the public not to speculate about the attack. They have warned that statements on social media can hamper investigations. Flowers and tributes were laid at the scene of the attack, while a bench about half a mile away from the stabbing was adorned with flowers, plus tealights spelling out Alfie’s name.
Paul Bell, the head of Horsforth School, where Alfie once attended, paid tribute to the boy’s life. He described Alfie’s death as a “huge shock” and added that the school and the local community remain devastated by the tragedy. A service was held at St Margaret’s Church. Meanwhile, Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said his heart goes out to Alfie’s family and friends. He called Alfie’s death “awful”, as he expressed his condolences during a visit to a school in Lincolnshire.
A special service was held at nearby St Margaret’s Church to pray for anyone affected by Alfie’s death, while a vigil was held by young people at the bench on Broadgate Lane on Tuesday evening. The Rev Nigel Sinclair told the BBC, “I found the young people with such dignity, just remembering their friend.” The arrest of a teenager on suspicion of murder underscores concerns about knife crime among young people in the UK, which many say is a growing problem. However, Alfie’s death is now being investigated, and the investigation is ongoing
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