Drivers are being advised to avoid Dewsbury Road in Beeston due to a road closure after a man was stabbed.
At 12.54pm today (6 December 2024) police received a report of a man being assaulted by a group of males in Dewsbury Road near to the junction with Tunstall Road.
The victim, a man in his thirties, was taken to hospital by ambulance. He is receiving treatment for stab wounds to his head and leg, which are not believed to be life threatening.
A road closure is in place covering the junction of Dewsbury Road and Tunstall Road and drivers are advised to avoid the area and seek alternative routes.
The incident is being investigated by detectives from Leeds District CID.
Anyone who witnessed any part of the incident or who has any information that could assist the investigation is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting log 730 of December 6 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat.
This post is based on a press release issued by West Yorkshire Police
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