Man, 22, suffers serious injuries after assault in Leeds suburb
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which are described as serious
Police are appealing for injuries after a man was seriously injured in an assault in a south Leeds suburb.
Leeds District CID would like to speak to anyone who saw or has footage of an attack on a man on Sissons Road in Middleton between 6.30pm and 7pm last night (Friday, July 24).
The incident occurred after the victim, a 22-year-old Leeds man, was approached by two men who had arrived at the scene in a car.
The suspects attacked the victim with bladed weapons before fleeing the scene. They were described as males of black heritage, with one wearing a facemask.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which are described as serious but are not being treated as life threatening.
Anyone who can assist enquires is asked to contact Leeds CID on 101 or online at: www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat referencing crime number 13260422286.
Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111