Teenagers charged after city centre stabbing

The incident resulted in part of Regent Street being closed for several hours

Two teenagers have been charged after a man was allegedly stabbed in Leeds city centre during an altercation following a car crash last week.

Mohammed Suliman Yousaf, 19, and a 17-year-old who cannot be named for legal reasons are due to appear at Leeds Magistrates' Court on Thursday.

The incident happened on Regent Street shortly before midnight on Thursday 21 March.

West Yorkshire Police said officers were called to a report of a collision between a black Mercedes and black BMW and an ongoing assault of a man.

A gun is also believed to have been fired during the incident.

The alleged victim was taken to hospital with injuries not thought to be life-threatening.

Part of the road was closed in both directions for several hours, resulting in queues of traffic in the area.

Mr Yousaf, of Sowood Street in Leeds, has been charged with wounding with intent, possession of a bladed article and possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life.

The 17-year-old has been charged with wounding with intent, possession of a bladed article, possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life, possession of a firearm and possession of ammunition for a firearm without a certificate.