All five are currently in custody

An arrest operation was conducted yesterday at a number of addresses in Leeds in connection with an investigation into a serious assault earlier this week.

A 20-year-old man and four 17-year-old boys were arrested on suspicion of wounding with intent. One of the 17-year-olds was also arrested for possession of an offensive weapon in a public place and two of the others were arrested for drug possession offences.

All five are currently in custody.

From enquiries it is understood that he was assaulted earlier that day in the Chapeltown area of Leeds. | YPN

placeholder image — From enquiries it is understood that he was assaulted earlier that day in the Chapeltown area of Leeds. | YPN

An investigation was launched after a 19-year-old man attended hospital on the evening of Monday, July 6, with a stab wound. From enquiries it is understood that he was assaulted earlier that day in the Chapeltown area of Leeds.

The 19-year-old received treatment for his injuries and was later arrested and taken into custody.

He has since been charged with being concerned in the supply of a Class B drug.