Man rushed to hospital with stab wound after reports of fight at Leeds city centre bar

The man’s injury is “not believed to be life threatening.”

A man has been taken to hospital after reports of a fight at a popular Leeds city centre bar in the early hours of the morning (September 1).

Police were called to reports of fighting involving several people at Distrikt Bar on Duncan Street at around 3.13am.

A 20-year-old man with a stab wound was taken to hospital to be treated.

Police have confirmed that the injury is not thought to be life-threatening.

The incident occurred early this morning at Distrikt on Duncan Street, Leedsplaceholder image
The incident occurred early this morning at Distrikt on Duncan Street, Leeds | National World

A police cordon is now in place on Duncan Street as enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances of the event.

A spokesperson from West Yorkshire Police said: “A 20-year-old man received a stab wound and was taken to Leeds General Infirmary to be treated for the injury which is not believed to be life threatening.

“A scene remains in place while enquires to establish the full circumstances of what took place.”

Anyone who saw or has footage is asked to contact Leeds CID on 101 or online referencing police log 185 of 1 September.

Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

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