Four arrested after stabbing in Seacroft
West Yorkshire Police say they were called to reports of 'ongoing disorder' on Kentmere Approach yesterday afternoon (March 19)
West Yorkshire Police have arrested four people after a stabbing in Leeds.
Officers were called out to the Seacroft area at 5.24pm on Tuesday afternoon (19 March) to reports of an ongoing disorder on Kentmere Approach.
When emergency services arrived at the scene, they found a 19-year-old man with a stab wound to the neck.
He was taken to hospital where his injury is described as serious but not life-threatening.
Enquiries at the scene have also confirmed a firearms discharge was made.
Three men aged 19. 20 and 37, and a 46-year-old woman - have been brought into custody.
Detective Inspector Phil Hughes said: “We take any reports of the use of firearms and other weapons extremely seriously and have extensive enquiries ongoing to investigate the circumstances of what has taken place and those involved.
“I understand that this incident will cause some concern in the wider community. Those involved appear to be known to each other and we are not aware of any wider threat. There will be an increased policing presence in the area to provide reassurance in the neighbourhood.
“I would urge anyone who witnessed this incident and has any information that could help the ongoing investigation to report it, whether that’s directly to us or anonymously to Crimestoppers.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13240151241.
Information can also be given to independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.