AL-JOUF: A 17-year-old youth has been arrested for stabbing to death a 16-year-old in Al-Jouf, said Col. Daman Al-Daran, spokesman for Al-Jouf police.

“The young victim was stabbed many times. He was rushed to Suwaiyer General Hospital in Al-Jouf,” said Al-Daran. “Hospital staff tried to stop the youth bleeding internally, but he died shortly after his arrival,” he added.

The arrested youth has been detained in a juvenile center while investigations continue, said Al-Daran.