Girl, 16, suffers horror injuries in machete attack in Leeds

The teenager is believed to have been targeted on Lingfield Drive, Moortown, after a fight with another girl yesterday.

Police were called at 8.26pm to reports that a girl had been struck across the face with a machete or similar weapon, suffering serious injuries.

She was taken to Leeds General Infirmary for treatment and is in a stable condition today.

A 20-year-old man and a 15-year-old girl have been arrested in connection with the incident and are in custody.

Det Insp Sean Duggan, of Leeds District CID, said: “This was clearly a very serious assault on a teenage girl who has received significant injuries.

“We have arrested two people in connection with the incident and enquiries are ongoing to trace further suspects.

“This appears to have been a targeted attack that may have resulted from an earlier fight involving the victim and another girl.

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

“Officers from the local neighbourhood policing team have increased patrols in the area to reassure the local community.”

Anyone with any information is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.