Police in Leeds are appealing for witnesses following an assault in Hunslet yesterday evening (22 May 2025).
Shortly after 5pm it was reported that two males with bladed weapons attacked a man in the rear garden of The New Bay Horse pub on Woodhouse Hill.
The suspects then left the scene on electric motorbikes.
The victim, aged in his 40s, was taken to hospital with injuries to his back and arm which were not believed to be life-threatening.
The incident is being treated as a targeted attack with enquiries continuing by Leeds CID.
Any witnesses or anyone with information is asked to contact West Yorkshire Police online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/LiveChat or by calling 101 quoting reference 13250288024.
Alternatively, call independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
This post is based on a press release issued by West Yorkshire Police
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