Teenager shot and stabbed in Holbeck, Leeds, as West Yorkshire Police launch attempted murder investigation
An attempted murder investigation has been launched after a 16-year-old boy was shot and stabbed in Leeds.
At 12.08am yesterday morning (Sunday), officers were called to Cambrian Terrace in Holbeck, where the teenager had been found seriously injured.
He was taken to hospital for treatment to machete wounds on his leg and arm and injuries to his left arm that were consistent with a shotgun discharge.
His injuries are not considered life threatening and he is continuing to receive treatment.
The incident is being treated as attempted murder and detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team have launched an investigation.
The victim is believed to have been attacked by a group of males near to where he was found.
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area and witnessed any part of the incident.
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle said: “The criminal use of firearms on our streets is something we will always treat extremely seriously, and we are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances and to identify those responsible.
“Although the injuries the victim has received are not life-threatening, this attack could easily have had fatal consequences and we are treating it as attempted murder.
“We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed any part of this incident, particularly anyone with relevant dashcam or doorbell camera footage, or who has any information that could assist the investigation.
“We recognise that an incident of this nature will cause understandable concern in the community, and we will be continuing to liaise with our colleagues at Leeds District who will be maintaining an increased presence in the area to reassure people.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact HMET via 101 quoting Operation Pushcart crime reference 13240557245 or online via the LiveChat facility.
Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.