13-year-old boy seriously injured after being stabbed in stomach in Leeds street
Police say the boy suffered a “significant stab wound”
A 13-year-old boy has been seriously injured after he was stabbed in Leeds on Bank Holiday Monday (31 August).
Police were called at 6.05pm to Roundhay Road to reports that a teenager had been stabbed.
The boy was taken to hospital where he has received treatment for a wound to his abdomen.
The injury is described by police as non-life-threatening.
Following further enquiries, it is now believed that the actual offence occurred on Shepherd’s Lane, in Chapeltown, potentially near the junction with Back Hares Avenue.
Detective Chief Inspector Scott Hartley said: “This is clearly a concerning incident in which a young teenage boy has suffered a significant stab wound.
“We have extensive enquiries ongoing, including house-to-house enquiries and reviewing CCTV. We are conscious though that this offence has occurred near to the Leeds West Indian Carnival and there will have been a large number of people in the vicinity who may not necessarily be from the Chapeltown area.”
The suspect for the offence is described as male, around 15-16 years old, wearing a balaclava, and was with two girls.
Police are keen to speak to anyone who may have seen this group in the area or witnessed any part of the incident.
DCI Hartley continued: “Although this was a serious incident, our enquiries so far suggest it was an isolated and targeted act.
“The Leeds West Indian Carnival attracted thousands of people who attended safely and enjoyed the event without incident. We remain focused on identifying those responsible and providing reassurance to the community.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds CID through their LiveChat or by calling 101, quoting crime reference 13260496572.
Alternatively, information can be given anonymously to independent charity Crimestoppers via 0800 555 111 or online.