Man in ‘critical’ condition after ‘disturbance’ on street in Horsforth, Leeds as five people arrested
Detectives from the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are investigating,
Five people have been arrested after a man was found in need of “emergency medical attention” on a street in Leeds.
Police were called to a disturbance on Lister Hill in Horsforth at around 3.30pm yesterday (September 30) and a cordon remained in place on Thursday (October 1) morning. Officers can be seen standing guard as part of the street was tapped off in footage taken by the Yorkshire Evening Post.
The man was taken to hospital for further treatment, where he remains in a “critical” condition today.
West Yorkshire Police said that five people, aged between 44 and 74, have been arrested on suspicion of assault.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Detectives are appealing for information following a disturbance in Leeds.
“At about 3.32pm yesterday (Wednesday), police were called to Lister Hill in Horsforth, where a man in his forties was found in need of emergency medical attention.
“He was taken to hospital for further treatment and remains there today (Thursday), where his condition is said to be critical.
“Five people aged between 44 and 74 have been arrested on suspicion of assault following enquiries into the incident.
“The investigation is being led by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, who would be keen to hear from anyone with dash cam or mobile phone footage of what happened.”
If you can assist then please contact police via LiveChat, quoting crime reference 13260557050.
Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.