Increased stop and search powers are being kept in place in a part of Leeds for a further 24 hours after a man was seriously injured after being stabbed outside The Springs shopping centre. The man is in hospital and continuing to receive treatment for his injuries that are not considered life-threatening.
Senior officers in Leeds have authorised the continued use of Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 to detect and deter the carrying of offensive weapons in east Leeds after they were called to the stabbing at 3.44pm yesterday (Friday, December 9).
The temporary order covers an area of east Leeds including Harehills, East End Park, Whinmoor, Gipton, Temple Newsam Park and Colton. The order originally came into effect at 5pm on Friday for an initial 24 hours and has now been extended for a further 24 hours until 5pm tomorrow.
