Man charged following serious assault in Leeds

A Leeds man was due to appear before magistrates today charged with unlawful wounding.

James Fillary (37) of Westover View was due to appear before Leeds Magistrates Court today (June 13) charged with unlawful wounding with intent and possession with intent to supply Class B drugs.

The 37-year-old was located on Saturday, June 11 and arrested in connection with an alleged incident in Westover View, Leeds, in which another man suffered serious but non-life threatening injuries after reportedly being attacked with a machete.

Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing by Leeds CID.

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