Teenager stabbed in Leeds and found with Class A drugs
His injuries aren't considered to be life threatening, but may be life changing.
Detectives are appealing for information after a teenager was stabbed and seriously injured in an incident in Leeds last night.
At 9.27pm on Wednesday (3rd November), police were contacted by the ambulance service who had been called to the injured 17-year-old male who had been found near to the junction of Fraser Street and Stoney Rock Lane in Burmantofts.
He had serious wounds to his arms and legs and was taken to hospital. His injuries are not considered life threatening but may be life changing and he is continuing to receive treatment.
A large amount of suspected Class A drugs was found on the victim and he has been arrested on suspicion of possession with intent to supply.
The victim is thought to have been attacked by four masked males armed with machetes between Shakespeare Approach and Shakespeare Gardens.
A scene remains in place to undergo forensic examination and specialist searches.
Detective Inspector Alex Geldard, of Leeds District CID, said: "The victim has received very significant injuries from being attacked by the suspects who were armed with machetes, and we are treating this incident very seriously.
"We are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances and are keen to hear from anyone who witnessed any part of the incident or saw those involved in the area.
"Serious violence involving weapons is completely unacceptable and we are working closely with our colleagues on the local neighbourhood policing team who are increasing their patrols of the area to reassure residents and are continuing to support proactive operations to target those carrying weapons on the streets."