A boy has suffered "potentially life-changing injuries" after being stabbed while leaving a house party in Leeds.
West Yorkshire Police (WYP) say a 16-year-old was found with serious injuries in Sholebroke Terrace, Potternewton, on Sunday, May 21. He had suffered injuries consistent with a 'bladed weapon', according to the force.
The boy is understood to have been at a house party in the street and police believe he was attacked by 'two males' after leaving the event. It has also been established that a number of people were in the area at the time of the incident and may have witnessed it.
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A spokesperson for WYP said: "Detectives investigating after a teenage male suffered serious injuries in an incident in Leeds have issued an appeal for information. The 16-year-old suffered injuries, which are believed to have been caused by a bladed implement, in Sholebroke Terrace, Potternewton at just after midnight on Sunday, 21 May.
"He was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, which were not life threatening, but are potentially life-changing. Enquiries into the incident have established that the victim had attended a party at an address in the area and was attacked by two males after leaving the event.
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"It has also been established that a number of people were in the area at the time of the incident and may have witnessed it. Anyone with information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact police via 101 or use the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log 0053 of 21 May, or 13230280650. Information can also be provided anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online."
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