Man taken to hospital after being slashed in the face during assault in Leeds

West Yorkshire Police were called to reports of a fight on Compton Road, Harehills, at 9.10pm on Tuesday.

They found a 25-year-old man who had been assaulted and had a slash wound to his cheek.

He was taken to hospital for treatment to the injury that is not considered life threatening.

The area was taped off by police until midnight as officers investigated the assault.

Anyone with information on what happened is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13200440192 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat.

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

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