Man seriously hurt in Leeds machete attack

A suspect, dressed in a grey jacket and black trousers, runs down a residential street.Image source, West Yorkshire Police
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The suspect ran from the scene along Bayswater Mount in the direction of Roundhay Road

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A man has been seriously injured in a machete attack in Leeds.

The 31-year-old victim suffered a wound to his arm during the incident in Bayswater Grove in Harehills.

West Yorkshire Police said the attack happened at about 17:35 BST on 29 April, before the suspect ran away along Bayswater Mount in the direction of Roundhay Road.

Officers investigating the attack have released a photo of a man they want to trace in connection with the incident

Anyone who witnessed the incident or those who could help identify the suspect have been asked to come forward.

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