A 52-year-old man has been stabbed "multiple times," including in the neck, in an attack by two men in Leeds, police say.

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The man was found by police in an alleyway off Hebden Green, Whinmoor, just before 19:30 on Sunday.

He had been chased by two other men following an altercation near to the Old Red Lion pub, in York Road, officers said.

The man was taken to hospital for treatment and is in a stable condition.

The victim has been arrested on suspicion of attempted wounding in relation to the incident, officers added.

Det Insp Richard Holmes, said: “This man has received some very serious knife wounds and it is clear the consequences could easily have been much worse.

"The area will have been busy at the time, both with people on foot and driving past, and we are particularly keen to speak to anyone with any phone or dashcam footage which could assist the investigation."

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Harrogate’s Covid infection rate has returned to levels last seen in March, as the government is expected to announce the planned 21 June unlocking will be delayed by four weeks.

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Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly due to confirm the delay at a news conference at 18:00 amid concerns over rising infection levels being driven by the Delta variant.

The variant arrived in North Yorkshire last month and Harrogate’s weekly infection rate has since more than tripled, although there were no Covid patients in the district hospital as of last Wednesday and it's been two months since it recorded a death.

Public Health England figures show the latest infection rate for the Harrogate district is 52 cases per 100,000 people – up from 16 this time last month.

The latest figure is also above the North Yorkshire average of 41, but below the England average of 70.

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An appeal for witnesses has been launched after a man was kicked in the face by a large group of youths in an unprovoked attack in York.

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A man was assaulted from behind by a group of youths who knocked him to the floor, and then kicked him in his face and chest, according to North Yorkshire Police.

Officers say the incident took place on Station Road, Upper Poppleton, shortly before 22:00 on Friday 28 May.

It is thought the attackers might be from a local school, and may have been celebrating their last day in school.

A spokesperson for the North Yorkshire force said: "Three of the suspects are described as follows:

"Male one was white, skinny build, around 15 to 16-years-old, 5ft 6ins tall, wearing a reddish/blackish baseball cap, a white short-sleeved t-shirt and black trackies.

"Male two was stocky, about 5ft 11ins to 6ft tall, about 15 to 16-years-old. He was wearing a navy tracksuit top and had matching bottoms. His hair was short back and sides and longer on top, and was brownish/blond in colour.

"Male three was white, of medium build, with the same style hair as the second suspect, but his hair was blond. He was wearing a plain white t-shirt and had a silver chain around his neck and black trackies."

Anyone with information about the attack or who has CCTV which might help the investigation into the attack is asked to contact police.

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A train hitting a car at a level crossing in South Yorkshire has caused major disruption to rail services - with trains cancelled or delayed, operators said.

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British Transport Police (BTP) said that officers were called to Rossington level crossing in Doncaster just after 20:00 on Sunday following reports a train had hit a car.

But the force said the vehicle was only clipped by the train and nobody is believed to be injured.

Inquiries into the circumstances of the incident are ongoing, officials said.

The crash caused delays and cancellations for rail passengers, with London North Eastern Railway (LNER) urging people not to travel and telling customers tickets dated on Sunday will be valid for travel on Monday.

A professor of virology has said relaxing Covid-19 restrictions too soon could spark a "massive rise" in the number of cases of the virus.

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It comes as government sources say most current coronavirus rules will remain in place for another four weeks after the planned 21 June unlocking.

Senior ministers have signed off on the decision to delay the lifting of all legal restrictions on social contact.

Prof Mark Harris, of the University of Leeds, said: "I don't think we should be considering relaxing all of our restrictions at this critical stage in our response to the pandemic.

"My worry is that if we take all of the controls off we'll see a massive increase in the number of cases."

The prime minister is expected to confirm today that the final easing of lockdown rules be postponed beyond 21 June.

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A "fearsome" array of swords, machetes and knives has been seized in a raid on a group linked to about 70 knife attacks in West Yorkshire, police say.

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Drugs with an estimated street value of £30,000 and £15,000 in cash were also found during the operation in the Burmantofts area of Leeds, according to West Yorkshire Police.

A total of 22 people, mostly teenage males, were arrested in the raid, the force says.

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The group which was targeted has been linked to around 70 knife attacks, violent assaults, street robberies and a recent shooting in the last 12 months, officers add.

Ch Supt Damien Miller said: "The group's been behind the vast majority of incidents we've seen in the city over the last year, many of which have involved machetes being used to inflict very serious injuries."

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He added: "Those involved in these incidents, both as victims and perpetrators, have often been very young teenagers."

All those arrested have been released on bail, police say.

Drugs and cash have also been recovered along with knives, swords and machetes, say West Yorkshire Police.

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A planned £6.5m regeneration scheme for Scarborough’s West Pier has been launched which the borough council hopes will breathe new life into the heart of the town’s South Bay.

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The aim of the scheme is to secure a "prosperous working harbour, champion fishing heritage and create a must visit destination for hospitality, leisure and events," the council claims.

Councillor Janet Jefferson said: "The harbour and pier area play a critical role in Scarborough’s local economy, with strong links to the fishing and hospitality industries.

"We want to develop a scheme which supports and helps these industries to grow, while at the same time creating a destination that becomes the focal point for leisure activity and events within South Bay."

Plans include new pier entrance kiosks, refurbishment of the listed building on the pier to include improved artists’ studios, refurbishment of the harbour offices and fish market buildings and an improved and larger cafe or restaurant space.

The cost of the Scarborough Harbour West Pier regeneration scheme is being met by £5m from the government’s Towns Fund while the council is contributing £1.5m.

It's hoped work on the scheme will start in autumn next year and be completed in the summer of 2024.

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