Leeds city centre stabbing victim found and taken for medical treatment after week-long police search

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A missing person believed to be the victim of a stabbing in Leeds city centre has been found and taken for medical treatment, police have confirmed.

Owen Sharp, 32, was the subject of an urgent appeal launched by detectives last week, following an incident on St Paul’s Street in the early hours of April 9.

The ambulance service was told that a man had approached a member of the public in the street and showed them apparent stab wounds to his torso and head, which appeared to be serious.

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A police scene was put in place in Leeds city centre as a search for the victim was launched. Photo: National World.A police scene was put in place in Leeds city centre as a search for the victim was launched. Photo: National World.
A police scene was put in place in Leeds city centre as a search for the victim was launched. Photo: National World. | National World

Since that date, officers have been looking for Sharp, who was spotted several times on CCTV, amid concerns for his welfare.

The force also confirmed that three men have been arrested in connection with the incident and have been bailed pending further enquiries.

Today (April 16), a spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Owen Sharp, who was previously the subject of an appeal, has been found and has been taken for medical treatment.

“Officers would like to thank all those who provided information which assisted in the search for Owen.”

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