Man in hospital after being stabbed on Leeds Carnival route

An investigation is underway after a man was stabbed on the route of the West Indian Carnival in Leeds.

The 23-year-old victim was found with stab wounds at around 5.45pm on Monday August 28th on Chapeltown Road in the Harehills area of the city.

He was taken to Leeds General Infirmary for treatment for serious injuries. Two women were also injured in the aftermath of the incident with one needing medical treatment at the scene.