Police have issued a statement after an 18-year-old boy was stabbed in Harehills last night.
West Yorkshire Police were called to Bellbrooke Grove in the city at 11.06pm on Sunday evening, April 9, after reports that a man had been attacked by a gang of men and stabbed.
Officers raced to the scene and found an 18-year-old with serious leg and facial injuries - he was rushed to hospital but his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
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Specialist officers carried out a number of searches in the Bellbrooke Grove and Foundry Avenue areas overnight and enhanced patrols are ongoing today.
Detective Inspector Michael Herbert of Leeds CID, said: “Officers are carrying out a number of enquiries today following a serious assault on an 18 year old male and we are appealing for witnesses and information.
“I want to reassure residents that all incidents involving bladed weapons are treated as priority offences and extra officers are patrolling in Harehills today.
“Anyone who saw the attack on the victim or a group of male suspects fleeing the scene or who can assist police enquiries in any way is asked to contact Leeds CID on 101 referencing crime number 13230197500.
“Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111. “
A large cordon is still in place on Bellbrooke avenue today with multiple officers still on the scene.
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