A 19-year-old man was stabbed in the neck and back in a "targeted attack" on Saturday evening.

Police were called to Greenlea Avenue, Yeadon at about 9:01pm on Saturday, October 27.

A police spokesperson said a man was found with serious stab injuries after he had been assaulted.

The spokesperson added: "The 19-year-old, who had injuries to his neck and back, was taken to hospital for emergency treatment.

"His injuries were not considered life threatening and he is in a stable condition and continuing to receive treatment."

One passer-by said the incident happened on a patch of grass just off Greenlea Avenue.

They added that there were around four ambulances with crews working on the victim who was laying on the grass.

The area was taped off with scenes put in place while it underwent forensic examination, according to police.

Detective Inspector David Roberts, of Leeds District CID, said: “While our investigation is still at a relatively early stage, we believe this has been a targeted attack on the victim.

“We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident itself or who has any information that could assist the investigation.

“We recognise that an incident of this nature will cause understandable concern in the local community and we are liaising with our colleagues on the local neighbourhood policing team who have increased their patrols of the area to reassure residents following the incident.”

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting reference 13180539530 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.