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Samuel Port

Masked thugs on moped chase boys, 14 and 15, into garden of Leeds home and then attack them with weapon

A pair of teenagers were rushed to hospital after being chased by masked thugs on a moped who attacked them with knives.

The incident took place on Compton Road, Harehills, between 7.40pm and 7.50pm on Monday, May 29. The two boys, 14 and 15 were chased to a garden of a home.

The younger victim was discharged shortly afterwards following treatment to superficial injuries, while the 15-year-old was treated for non-life threatening injuries.

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Detective Inspector Ryan Malyk of Leeds District CID, said: “All incidents involving weapons are treated extremely seriously by Leeds District Police, and we are carrying out a number of enquiries into what took place.

“Clearly this incident had the potential to have a much worse outcome and I would like to speak with anyone who saw what happened or who has any relevant CCTV or mobile phone footage."

Anyone who has information which could assist the investigation is asked to contact Leeds CID on 101 referencing crime number 13230298446. Information can also be given online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/1201livechat or anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

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