Saturday, February 27, 2021

Detectives are appealing for information after a man was stabbed in an incident in Leeds.

At 1.33pm yesterday (26/2) police were contacted by the family of a 37-year-old man who were taking him to hospital after he attended their address in Gipton Wood Avenue with stab wounds.

Officers spoke to the victim who reported being assaulted by a black male who approached him in Easterly Road, near the junction with Amberton Road.

His injuries were considered serious but not life threatening and he is continuing to receive treatment.

A scene was put in place to undergo forensic examination and enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13210099155 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat