Third man arrested in Leeds street stabbing incident

A third man has been arrested in relation to a stabbing incident in Leeds.

Police initially arrested two men after being called to Harehills Lane on Friday (March 13) afternoon.

Initial reports suggested a man had been stabbed, but on arrival, officers found two men with stab wounds.

One of the men was found at the junction of Harehills Lane and Dorset Avenue in Leeds on Friday, March 13placeholder image
One of the men was found at the junction of Harehills Lane and Dorset Avenue in Leeds on Friday, March 13 | Google Maps

Their injuries were not considered to be life-threatening or life-changing, and they were both arrested on suspicion of affray and taken into custody after being discharged from hospital.

On Monday (March 16), West Yorkshire Police confirmed that a third man has been arrested in relation to the incident.

All three suspects have been bailed, a spokesperson confirmed.

Anyone with any information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police online at https://www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat or by calling 101 quoting crime reference 13260147333.

Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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