Throstle Lane stabbing: Police called to stabbing in Middleton, Leeds as teenager arrested

A 19-year-old man has been arrested after police were called to reports of a stabbing in Middleton.
By Alex Evans
Published 20th Mar 2021, 12:36 BST
Updated 20th Mar 2021, 12:40 BST
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West Yorkshire Police were called to reports of a stabbing in Throstle Lane, Middleton, Leeds at about 1am on Saturday, March 20.

Officers said a man was left with 'serious' injuries after the attack, but the injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

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Police said a 19-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of GBH (grievous bodily harm).

Throstle Lane in Leeds, where police were called to reports of a stabbingThrostle Lane in Leeds, where police were called to reports of a stabbing
Throstle Lane in Leeds, where police were called to reports of a stabbing

A spokesman for the force said: "Police were called to reports of a man having been stabbed on Throstle Lane, Leeds at around 1am this morning (Saturday 20 March)

"A man was left with serious but not believed to be life threatening injuries.

"Enquiries into the incident remain ongoing and anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 quoting log 63 of today.

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"A 19-year-old male has been arrested on suspicion of Grievous Bodily Harm and remains in police custody"

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