Man rushed to hospital after serious assault on Boar Lane in Leeds city centre

Police were called to Boar Lane in Leeds city centre at about 4.45am this morning (Saturday, April 4), to a report a man had been seriously assaulted.

Emergency services attended and located the victim, a man in his 20s.

“He was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries which are not believed to be life threatening,” a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson confirmed.

Following enquires two men, aged 22 and 21, were arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault and remain in police custody.

Enquiries remain ongoing by Leeds District Police at this time.