Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked with a machete and seriously injured. An 18-year-old man had been found with his hand completely severed after police were called to the scene. He was taken to hospital by ambulance for emergency treatment. His condition is not life-threatening. Detectives are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. The incident occurred at 9.31pm last night, April 13, at Stanks Parade, in the Swarcliffe area of Leeds. A large scene remains in place around Stanks Parade to undergo forensic examination and specialist searches. Detective Inspector Guy Shackleton, of Leeds District CID, said: “We are treating this incident very seriously and are carrying out a detailed and comprehensive investigation to establish the full circumstances and identify those responsible.
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18-year-old found with hand completely severed after machete attack POLICE are appealing for information after a man was attacked with a machete and seriously injured in an incident in Leeds. Police were called to Stanks Parade, Swarcliffe, at 9.31pm last night, where an 18-year-old man was found with his hand completely severed. He was taken to hospital by ambulance for emergency treatment, but his condition is not life-threatening. Detectives from Leeds District CID are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances surrounding the incident. A large scene remains in place around Stanks Parade to undergo forensic examination and specialist searches.
Teenager s hand completely severed in machete attack
The 18-year-old is receiving treatment in hospital after the attack in Leeds
Knives surrendered to West Midlands Police
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A teenager s hand has been completely severed in an attack with a machete.
The 18-year-old is receiving treatment in hospital after the attack in Stanks Parade, Swarcliffe, Leeds, at 9.31pm on Tuesday, West Yorkshire Police said.
A spokesman said his condition is not life-threatening.
He added: Police are appealing for information after a man was attacked with a machete and seriously injured in an incident in Leeds. At 9.31pm last night, police were called to Stanks Parade, Swarcliffe, where an 18-year-old man had been found with his hand completely severed.