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Samuel Port

Leeds residents appalled as boy's face slashed in 'lovely area'

Shocked residents are appalled after a boy’s face was slashed by a community centre in their “lovely area”.

The 15-year-old was rushed to hospital yesterday evening for knife injuries to his face and hands. The attack occurred outside the Mandela Community Centre on Chapeltown Road.

West Yorkshire Police launched a 24-hour crackdown with increased stop and search powers around the area. The crackdown extends from Harehills Lane to the north and Woodhouse Lane in Burmantofts to the south.

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