A 20-year-old man was stabbed after being chased by a gang in Leeds.
At around 2.02am on Sunday (September 11), West Yorkshire Police were informed three men were being chased by a gang in The Headrow area and Calverley Street. They found a man had been stabbed near the junction of The Headrow and Albion Street.
He had suffered a serious wound to one of his legs. The victim was taken to hospital and is continuing to receive treatment for his non-life threatening injuries.
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Two men, aged 20 and 25, were arrested on suspicion of causing grievous bodily harm with intent in relation to the attack. They were later released under investigation.
A number of scenes were put in place in the city centre to undergo forensic examination and searches. Two large police vans and one other police car were spotted in the area, which was cordoned off with tape.
Detectives from Leeds District CID are continuing to carry out enquiries into the incident. Police want to hear from anyone who witnessed any part of the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation.
Eyewitnesses are asked to contact detectives via 101 quoting crime reference 13220501362 or online.
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