Leeds street stabbing: Man seriously injured

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The stabbing victim was approached on Easterley Road

A 37-year-old man has been seriously injured in a daytime street stabbing in Leeds.

Police said the victim was approached by his male attacker on Easterley Road, near the junction with Amberton Road, at about 13:30 GMT on Friday.

After being hurt, he managed to make his way to a family member's home on Gipton Wood Avenue from where the West Yorkshire force was alerted.

His injuries are said to be serious but not life-threatening.

Forensic investigations are taking place and police, who have described the attacker as a black male, are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

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