Two teenagers arrested after 16-year-old stabbed in Leamington Spa

An 18-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a stabbing in Leamington Spa, a town in Warwickshire, central England, left a teenager seriously injured. Warwickshire Police announced the arrest.

According to the force, the incident happened at about 22:25 BST on Friday, near the bandstand in the Pump Room Gardens. The victim suffered an injury to his chest. He remains in hospital, and his condition is described as stable.

A 16-year-old boy has also been arrested in connection with the incident, on suspicion of affray, an offence involving violent disorder in a public place.

Police appeal for witnesses

Det Insp Imran Ghouri called the incident "extremely serious" and said there were "a lot of people in the area at the time".

Officers are asking anyone who saw what happened to contact them. They also want to hear from anyone who may have video footage of the incident. Police have not yet released further details about the circumstances or about the role of those arrested.