Detectives investigating an incident in Leeds in which a 16-year-old boy was shot and stabbed have arrested two men.
A 22–year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of a number of offences, including attempt murder and possession of a firearm.
Another man, aged 46, has been arrested on suspicion of assisting an offender.
Both men are currently in police custody.
The arrests follow the execution of search warrants at Cottingley Springs travellers site, in Gelderd Road, in the early hours of this morning (Wednesday, October 23).
West Yorkshire Police’s Homicide and Major Enquiry Team are continuing to investigate the incident in Cambrian Terrace, Holbeck, which happened at about midnight in the early hours of Sunday, October 13.
The victim was attacked by a group of males and received injuries that included machete wounds to his leg and arm and injuries to his left arm that were consistent with a shotgun discharge. His injuries were not considered life threatening and he was released from hospital after treatment.
The victim was subsequently arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon in relation to the incident and has since been released on conditional bail.
Detectives are continuing to appeal for anyone who witnessed any part of the incident or who has any relevant dashcam or doorbell footage that could assist the investigation.
Anyone with information is asked to contact HMET via 101 quoting Operation Pushcart crime reference 13240557245 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat
Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Detectives are appealing for information after a 16-year-old boy was shot and stabbed in an incident in Leeds.
At 12.08am on Sunday, officers were called to Cambrian Terrace, Holbeck, where the victim had been found seriously injured.
Officers attended and he was taken to hospital for treatment to injuries that included machete wounds to his leg and arm and injuries to his left arm that were consistent with a shotgun discharge. His injuries are not considered life threatening and he is continuing to receive treatment.
The incident is being treated as attempted murder and detectives from West Yorkshire Police Homicide and Major Enquiry Team have launched an investigation.
The victim is believed to have been attacked by a group of males near to where he was found.
Officers are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area and witnessed any part of the incident.
Senior Investigating Officer, Detective Chief Inspector James Entwistle said: “The criminal use of firearms on our streets is something we will always treat extremely seriously, and we are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances and to identify those responsible.
“Although the injuries the victim has received are not life-threatening, this attack could easily have had fatal consequences and we are treating it as attempted murder.
“We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed any part of this incident, particularly anyone with relevant dashcam or doorbell camera footage, or who has any information that could assist the investigation.
“We recognise that an incident of this nature will cause understandable concern in the community, and we will be continuing to liaise with our colleagues at Leeds District who will be maintaining an increased presence in the area to reassure people.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact HMET via 101 quoting Operation Pushcart crime reference 13240557245 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat
Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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