POLICE are appealing for information following an incident where a teenager was stabbed in Guiseley on Tuesday night.

Officers were contacted at 8.25pm by the ambulance service, who were attending Aireborough Leisure Centre, in The Green, where the 17-year-old victim had gone for help after being stabbed in an incident in a park at the back of the building.

He was taken to hospital for treatment to two stabs wounds. He is currently in a stable condition and his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Detective Inspector Paul Hobson, of Leeds District CID, said: "Our enquiries are at an early stage but we believe this has been a targeted attack, and we are looking into the potential background to this incident.

"The victim has been in the park to the rear of the leisure centre when he has been attacked by a number of other males. We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or the circumstances leading up to it, or who has any information that could assist the investigation.

"We recognise that a serious incident of this nature will cause concern in the community, and local officers will be increasing their patrols of the area and liaising with key community contacts to provide suitable reassurance."

Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds District CID at Elland Road via 101 quoting log number 1553 of April 19 or call the independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555111.