Man taken to hospital with serious injuries following stabbing in Seacroft near Tesco

Police were called at around 6.20pm on Wednesday evening to reports that a man had been stabbed on the underpass on Seacroft Ring Road.

Officers cordoned off the underpass of the roundabout that connects the Ring Road to York Road, near to the large Tesco store.

It was in place until at least 9pm according to passers-by.

A 39-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.

Enquiries are ongoing, and any witnesses or anyone with information are asked to contact police on 101 or use the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log 1486 of 17 February.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police were called at 18.22 yesterday evening to reports a man had been stabbed on the underpass on Seacroft Ring Road.

"A 39 year old man was taken to hospital with serious but not believed to be life threatening injuries.

"Enquiries are ongoing.

"Any witnesses or information are asked to contact police on 101 or use the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log 1486 of 17 February."

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