Stainbeck Road, Meanwood: Live updates from scene after man found with gunshot wound in Leeds street
A large police cordon is in place in a Leeds suburb after a man was found shot in the street.
Detectives are investigating following the incident on Stainbeck Road, Meanwood, at about 2.47pm on Sunday (August 11).
West Yorkshire Police said that armed officers were deployed to the scene, near to the junction with Stainbeck Avenue.
They found a man further up Stainbeck Road who had suffered a gunshot wound.
The victim, a 27-year-old local man, was taken to hospital by ambulance for emergency treatment.
Police said on Sunday that was was in a stable condition and his injuries were not considered life threatening.
A large scene and cordons remain in place today as forensic examination and specialist searches continue.
Motorists are being advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
Follow our live blog for updates from the scene.