Police were called to the incident in Melton Mowbray tonight (Picture: Getty Images/iStockphoto)
A woman in her 20s is fighting for her life after being stabbed in a fight.
A 15-year-old boy has been arrested after violence erupted at about 6.30pm tonight in Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire.
Police received a call that a youth and a woman were involved in a fight outside a property in Discovery Drive.
Officers attended alongside colleagues from the East Midlands Ambulance Service and on arrival found that the woman –in her 20s – had suffered serious injuries.
She was taken to hospital for treatment and remains in a critical condition.
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A 15-year-old boy was subsequently arrested and remains in custody.
Detective Inspector Jim Heggs said: ‘The investigation is very much in its early stages and officers are continuing to speak to residents in the area where the incident occurred.
‘However, I would ask anyone who saw what happened or has information that could help to come forward. I would particularly urge anyone with mobile phone, doorbell or dashcam footage to contact police.
‘Anything you can provide, no matter how insignificant you think it is, could assist us.’
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The fight happened at around 6.30pm tonight.