Investigation underway after stabbing in Hyde Park in Leeds

An investigation is getting underway after a stabbing yesterday afternoon in a busy area of Leeds.

Police say they were called to Victoria Road in Hyde Park just after 2 oclock.

A man in his 30s was taken to hospital with injuries to his back.

A Police spokesperson said:

"At 2.18pm yesterday afternoon, police were contacted by the ambulance service who had been called to reports of a stabbing on Victoria Road, Hyde Park, Leeds.

"Officers attended and a man in his 30s was taken to hospital by ambulance. He received stab wounds to the back which are not believed to be life-threatening.

"A scene was put in place to undergo forensic examination which has now been closed. Detectives from Leeds District CID are carrying out enquiries."

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