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Police hunting suspect after man is stabbed in Hyde Park

Police are trying to track down this man so they can question him about a stabbing in Hyde Park.

A 21-year-old man was attacked with a knife after he and his friends got involved in an altercation outside the Sainsbury’s Local store, in Royal Park Road, in the early hours of Thursday, August 15.

He suffered a wound that required stitches but his injuries were not life threatening.

West Yorkshire Police are still investigating the attack and appealing for witnesses and information.

A spokesman said: "The suspect was described as black, slim, and about 5ft 7ins tall, He had dreadlocks down to his jawline and was wearing a blue matching tracksuit top and bottoms.

"Enquiries suggest he may be called Malachi or similar name and live in the immediate area of the incident having moved there from Chapeltown a few years ago.

"Anyone who recognises him or who has any information that could assist in identifying him is asked to contact DC 2955 Young at Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13190416262."

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