Cambrian Terrace Holbeck: Police in Leeds yet to make arrest after teenage boy found shot and stabbed
Cops have yet to make an arrest after an attempted murder investigation was launched in Leeds last week.
It follows an incident on Cambrian Terrace in Holbeck, in which a 16-year-old boy was found with machete and gunshot wounds.
In an update today (October 22), West Yorkshire Police confirmed that enquiries are ongoing as part of the investigation.
Officers were called to the scene of the violent assault on October 13, when a cordon was quickly put in place.
The victim was rushed to hospital with serious injuries, which included machete wounds on his leg and arm, as well as injuries that were consistent with a shotgun discharge. They were not considered life threatening.
Neighbours described how the incident brought an uncomfortable atmosphere to the area, while parents said that they worried for their own children as a result of the attack.
Meanwhile, Leeds MP Hilary Benn condemned the "truly shocking" assault, urging anyone with information to come forward.
A police appeal for information remains active, with officers keen to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident.
They are also appealing for relevant dashcam or doorbell camera footage. Those with information have been urged to call 101 quoting Operation Pushcart crime reference 13240557245. Information can be shared anonymously with independent charity Crimestoppers by calling 0800 555 111.
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle said: “The criminal use of firearms on our streets is something we will always treat extremely seriously, and we are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances and to identify those responsible.
“Although the injuries the victim has received are not life-threatening, this attack could easily have had fatal consequences and we are treating it as attempted murder.”