A young man has been repeatedly stabbed in a shocking street fight attack in Harehills.
West Yorkshire Police received reports a man, who is in his 20s, had been stabbed just after 2.30am today (Tuesday, August 26) in Roseville Road. Officers believe the man was involved in a fight before he was stabbed.
Now, a major investigation is underway as the victim is treated in hospital with serious injuries.
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A force spokesperson said: “Shortly after 2.30am this morning, police were called to reports that a man had been stabbed during an altercation on Roseville Road, Leeds. Officers attended and found a man in his 20s had suffered multiple stab wounds. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Police say enquiries into the stabbing are ongoing -Credit:YorkshireLive
“A scene was put in place to undergo forensic examination and detectives from Leeds District CID are carrying out enquiries.”
Police are urging anyone with information to call 101 or use the online portal here. Quote crime reference number 13250488014.
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