Man seriously injured after machete 'disturbance' in Leeds

A 36-year-old man is in hospital with serious knife injuries after an attack in Leeds

A man is in hospital with serious injuries following a “disturbance” involving people armed with machetes in Gledhow last night.

Police were called to Larkhill Road at 8.20pm on Monday following reports of the incident.

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A man is in hospital with serious injuries following an incident on Larkhill Road. | Google

Armed officers were deployed to the scene but no suspects were found on their arrival.

The victim, a 36-year-old man, later appeared at hospital with knife injuries. Police have confirmed his injuries are serious but not considered life-threatening.

Detectives from Leeds CID are continuing to investigate the incident.

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