Man taken to hospital with serious injuries after being assaulted near Holbeck Moor Park in Leeds

A man is seriously injured after being attacked near a park in Leeds.
By Abbey Maclure
Published 29th Oct 2020, 10:14 BST
Updated 29th Oct 2020, 10:18 BST
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Police were called to Top Moor Side, Holbeck, at 6am this morning following reports that a man had been assaulted near Holbeck Moor Park.

The victim was taken to hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries.

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West Yorkshire Police said a man has been arrested in connection with the assault.

The assault took place near Holbeck Moor ParkThe assault took place near Holbeck Moor Park
The assault took place near Holbeck Moor Park

Officers have cordoned off part of Top Moor Side as they investigate the incident.

Bus services 55C, 65, 75 and 86 are unable to serve the inbound stop at Top Moor Side due to the closure.

A police spokesperson said: "At 6.05 this morning officers were called to Top Moor Side in Holbeck to reports a man had been assaulted.

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"A man has been taken to hospital with serious but not life threatening injuries.

"A man has been arrested.

"Enquiries are ongoing and a scene is in place whilst police carry out their investigation.

"Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 or use the contact us options at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log 198 of today."

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