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Police statement on Harehills attack after man slashed with 'machete' in street

A man was taken to hospital after he was slashed with a 'machete' on Sunday night.

The attack took place on Harehills Road, Harehills, at around 9.20pm yesterday, West Yorkshire Police police said today. The road was last night taped off between Stanley Road and Beckett Street while police carried out inquiries.

The 41-year-old victim was hit with an object, possibly a machete, suffering a non life-threatening injury to his arm. He was taken to hospital but later released.

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A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Enquiries remain ongoing after a man was injured in an incident in Leeds. Leeds District CID would like to speak to anyone who witnessed or has information about an assault on Harehills Road at about 9.20pm on Sunday, May 1.

"Police were called to the area following a report of a fight taking place there.

"Officers attended and located a 41-year-old man who had been assaulted, potentially with a weapon, and suffered a superficial arm injury. He was treated in hospital and later discharged."

Anyone who saw what happened or has information is asked to contact Leeds CID on 101 referencing police crime number 13220233928. Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk.101livechat or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

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