Alfie Lewis: Teen, 14, charged with murder after boy, 15, stabbed to death in Horsforth
A TEEN boy has been charged with murdering a 15-year-old who was stabbed to death outside a primary school.
Alfie Lewis is understood to have been picking up a friend’s brother when the horror unfolded in Leeds on Tuesday morning.
West Yorkshire Police today confirmed a 14-year-old boy had been charged with murder.
The schoolboy, who legally can’t be named, is due to appear at Leeds Magistrates’ Court today.
He has also been charged with possession of a knife.
The development comes after Alfie’s parents released a heartbreaking tribute.
They said: “I haven’t got the words to describe how devastated we all are.
“Alfie you were one in a million, so funny and an all-round entertainer with your rapping and dancing feet.
“You had the biggest heart and took care of everybody around you. You will never know just how much you are loved by family and friends, and you will always be our uncle Alfie.
“We love you so much. Nothing will ever be the same without you. You will shine in the sky, as bright as you did in all our lives. I love you more than words can say, and you will always be with us forever.
“Love you uncle Alfie.”
Police were scrambled to St Margaret’s Primary School on Tuesday morning after the teen was knifed in the stomach.
Desperate parents rushed over to help the teen until paramedics arrived but sadly he couldn’t be saved.
One horrified witness said Alfie was stabbed while he picked up a friend’s little brother from the primary school.
Tributes have flooded in for the teen, who previously attended Horsforth School.
Headteacher Paul Bell said he had been “overwhelmed” by the kindness shown in the local community.
He added: “Everyone’s thoughts and sympathies lie with the boy’s family and friends.
“A tragedy like this is a huge shock to our school and local community, and we understand that people will be deeply affected by this rare incident.
“However, we know the community will rally together to support each other during this very sad and difficult time.”
Anyone with information can call the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team via 101 quoting Operation Poplincard or reference 13230618644.