Leeds stabbing: Man seriously injured after daytime knife attack

Police appealing for information after victim was attacked on Easterly Road

A 27-year-old man was approached by his attacker and stabbed on Easterly Road, near the junction with Amberton Road, in Leeds at around 1.30pm on Saturday. (Google Maps)

A man has been left with serious injuries after he was stabbed on a street in Leeds.

The 37-year-old victim was approached by the attacker on Easterly Road at about 1.30pm on Friday, said West Yorkshire Police.

He was able to get to a family member’s home in Gipton Wood Avenue after sustaining stab wounds and was taken to hospital.

The man’s injuries are considered serious but not life-threatening.

Police have described the attacker as a black male and are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident or have any information is asked to contact Leeds District CID by calling 101 quoting crime reference 13210099155 or online.