Six arrested and man 'critically injured' after Harehills stabbing
Police were called to reports of a fight in Sutherland Mount last night
A man is in a critical condition in hospital and six people have been arrested after a stabbing in Harehills, Leeds last night.
Police were called to Sutherland Mount at 7:21pm yesterday (June 5) to reports of a fight, with the victim later turning up at St James's Hospital.
Five men aged 18, 22, 29, 43 and 45, and a 45-year-old woman, have been arrested on suspicion of affray and remain in custody.
Investigations are continuing at the scene.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector Michael Wimbles said: “The victim has been stabbed and very seriously injured and remains in a critical condition in hospital."
"Detectives are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances and to identify further suspects.
“We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation, particularly anyone with relevant phone, doorbell or dashcam footage.
“We recognise that a violent incident such as this will cause understandable concern in the community, and we are liaising with our neighbourhood policing team colleagues who are working to reassure people in the area.”