Detectives are appealing for information after a man was stabbed and left critically injured in Armley last night.
The attack on the 29-year-old man is being treated as attempted murder.
At 10.49pm last night, police were contacted by the ambulance service who had been called to Branch Road, where the victim had been found seriously injured with multiple stab wounds.
He was taken to hospital by ambulance for emergency treatment and remains in a critical but stable condition in intensive care.
The victim was assaulted by another man during an altercation in Town Street, near to the junctions with Branch Road and Wesley Road, at about 10.40pm. The road has been closed since 11pm last night.
A large scene remains in place around Town Street and Branch Road to undergo forensic examination and specialist searches.
Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle, who heads Leeds District CID, said: “The victim has received serious stab wounds, including to his back, chest and neck, and remains in a critical condition in hospital.
“The level of injury that has been caused and the circumstances that we have established so far means we are treating this incident as attempted murder.
“We are continuing to carry out enquiries to build of a full picture of exactly what has happened, and we would like to hear from anyone who witnessed any part of the incident.
“CCTV shows there were vehicles and people passing the scene at the time of the incident and we are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area or driving past at the time, particularly if they have relevant dashcam footage that could assist the investigation.
“We appreciate that a serious violent incident such as this will cause understandable concern in the community and, while our enquiries remain at an early stage, we believe this has been a targeted attack involving people who are known to each other.
“We are liaising closely with officers from the local neighbourhood policing team who are increasing their patrols of the area to reassure people following this incident.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13220643377 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat
Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Road closures
The road is closed in both directions from Branch Road to Theaker Lane.
Buses are facing delays and diversions.
Service 16 and 86; Towards Whinmoor / Middleton will divert from Town Street (R) on to Carr Crofts (L) Tong Road (L) Wesley Road and (R) Church Lane back on normal route. Towards Pudsey/ Rodley will be the same in reverse of from Church Lane (L) Wesley Street (R) Tong Road (R) Carr Crofts (L) Town street normal route.
Service 15 diversion; Service towards Leeds divert from Whingate Road (R) Whingate (L) Tong Road to Gyratory then normal route. Towards Old Farnley will be same in reverse.
