Beeston police incident: Neighbours detail 'dangerous' Leeds street as teenager stabbed in violent attack

Alex Grant
By Alex Grant
Published 22nd Sep 2022, 16:37 BST
Updated 22nd Sep 2022, 16:38 BST
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Neighbours on a street in Leeds have spoken about the dangers of the area after a teenager was stabbed in a violent attack.

Police were called to Trentham Grove, Beeston at 5.35pm yesterday, after reports that a man had been stabbed.

The victim, aged 18, was taken to hospital for treatment to two wounds to his upper arm, which were not life threatening.

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A scene, including a car, was identified and remains cordoned off as forensic examinations continue.A scene, including a car, was identified and remains cordoned off as forensic examinations continue.
A scene, including a car, was identified and remains cordoned off as forensic examinations continue.

Speaking to the YEP, neighbours detailed how violence was a near every day occurrence in the area.

"I just heard yelling and then the sound of glass breaking. I didn’t go look and just kept cooking my tea,” said one neighbour.

"I didn’t want to get involved. Unfortunately it’s an every day occurrence on this street.”

A scene, including a car, was identified and remains cordoned off as forensic examinations continue.

Another neighbour added: “It’s always quiet during the day but come night it kicks off.

"There’s always something going on.”

Detectives from Leeds District CID are continuing enquiries.