Police called to reports of fight between 'youths with weapons' on Leeds street

Police have been called to reports of a fight between a group of youths possibly involving weapons this afternoon.
The fight in Old LaneThe fight in Old Lane
The fight in Old Lane

Officers were called to Dewsbury Road in Leeds at about 2.50pm after receiving reports of a group of youths, possibly carrying weapons, assaulting a man.

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Details are scant but reports on social media suggest knives or a crow bar may have been the weapons in question although this aspect is unconfirmed.

A witness posted online: "I saw it, I was waiting to pick my son up. About 10 of them ran out of the street and started chasing a young lad from Cockburn, about 5 of them were kicking him, awful to see,but a van pulled up and a few guys got out to help him. I was going to go and see if he was okay but they ran off as the guys were going to chase them, poor kid, hope he's okay."

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said: "Police were called today (Friday) at 2.51pm to reports of an altercation on Dewsbury Road in Leeds.

"There were reports of a male victim being assaulted by a group of youths, possibly carrying weapons.

"The ambulance service were also contacted and attended the scene.

"Enquiries are ongoing."