Vesper Place Kirkstall: Police hunt for suspect after man stabbed in Leeds - everything we know so far

Police are hunting for a suspect in the stabbing of a man in Leeds.

Police were contacted by the ambulance service who had received a report of a man having been stabbed at an address in Leeds.

Here’s everything we know so far...

A 46-year-old man was found with stab wounds to the chest and abdomen.placeholder image
A 46-year-old man was found with stab wounds to the chest and abdomen. | Google/NW

What happened?

A 46-year-old man was found with stab wounds to the chest and abdomen.

He was taken to hospital by ambulance for emergency treatment. His injuries are considered serious but not life-threatening.

Where and when did this happen?

The man is believed to have been stabbed at an address in Vesper Place, Kirkstall shortly before 1.27pm yesterday afternoon (Tuesday, January 21).

Has anyone been arrested?

The Yorkshire Evening Post understands that no arrests have been made at this stage.

A scene has been in place at two addresses on the street and detectives from Leeds District CID are carrying out enquiries into the incident.

What should I do if I have any information?

Anyone who has any information about the incident can contact West Yorkshire Police by calling 101 or online via the 101LiveChat.

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