A teenager was needed life-saving surgery after a ride-by stabbing in Leeds city centre.
A man in dark clothes on a mountain bike stabbed a teenager in his back in a 'cowardly' attack as he was walking home with friends in Wade Lane.
The suspect then cycled off along Lovell Park Road towards Little London.
The victim, 19, suffered a single stab wound and had to undergo life-saving surgery and was in hospital recovering for several days.
Detectives are appealing for information after the stabbing at about 1.50am on Sunday, May 30.
The man on the bike was described as mixed race, aged 19 to 20, 5ft 9ins tall, and medium build.
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He was wearing a dark coloured tracksuit and a face covering and was riding a dark-coloured mountain bike.
Detective Inspector James Entwistle, of Leeds District CID, said: “This was a cowardly attack from behind on the victim who was simply walking along the pavement chatting with friends at the time.
“We believe the victim has been targeted but the motive for the attack remains unknown.
“We are continuing to carry out enquiries to identify the suspect and would like to hear from anyone with any information that could assist the investigation, particularly anyone who saw him in the area or who has any relevant CCTV or dashcam footage.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13210267994.
