A man has been rushed to hospital following a violent attack in Leeds city centre.
The victim, a 26-year-old man, suffered a slash wound to his knee in Call Lane at 4.33am today (June 6). He was found at the scene by paramedics and immediately taken to a nearby hospital for medical treatment. His injuries are described as non-life-threatening.
A crime scene was identified near Bridge End and was cordoned off for forensic examinations. The police cordon has since been lifted.
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A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "At 4.33am today, police were contacted by the ambulance service who were attending a man found injured in Call Lane in Leeds.
"The victim, a 26-year-old man, had received a slash wound to the knee. He was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that were not considered life threatening.
"A scene was identified nearby in Bridge End and was cordoned off for forensic examination but has now been removed. Detectives from Leeds District CID are carrying out enquiries to establish the circumstances."
Anyone who witnessed the incident in Bridge End or who has any information that could help should call 101 quoting crime reference 13230312890. Alternatively, they can report what they know online here.
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