Huge armed police presence near Seacroft Tesco after man is stabbed

The emergency services were called to North Parkway, close to the Tesco Extra, shortly after 9pm to reports of a stabbing.

York Road was blocked off as police swarmed the area, with the police helicopter also circling the area.

Officers found a 37-year-old man with injuries to his arm.

He was taken to hospital, but his injuries are not considered life-threatening.

West Yorkshire Police said in a statement: "Officers are currently working to establish the full circumstances, however, it is believed to be an isolated incident and officers are pursuing positive lines of enquiry."

Anyone with information is asked to call 101 Crimestoppers in confidence on 0800 555 111.

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