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Five people aged between 44 and 74 have been arrested as a man is fighting for his life following a reported attack that prompted a large police response.
West Yorkshire Police said officers were called to Lister Hill in Horsforth at about 3.32pm on Wednesday after reports of a disturbance.
A man in his forties was found in need of emergency medical attention and was taken to hospital for treatment.
He remains in hospital, where his condition is described as critical.
The five people have been arrested on suspicion of assault.
The investigation is being led by the force's Homicide and Major Enquiry Team.
The latest update comes after a police cordon remained in place on Lister Hill on this morning following the incident.
When the T&A visited the scene on Thursday morning, a cordon remained in place on a pavement outside a property.
Members of the public reported a large emergency services presence in the area on Wednesday evening. One heard a police helicopter overhead.
Detectives are now appealing for witnesses and anyone with dashcam or mobile phone footage to come forward.
Police statement in full
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “Detectives are appealing for information following a disturbance in Leeds.
“At about 3.32pm yesterday (Wednesday), police were called to Lister Hill in Horsforth, where a man in his forties was found in need of emergency medical attention.
“He was taken to hospital for further treatment and remains there today (Thursday), where his condition is said to be critical.
“Five people aged between 44 and 74 have been arrested on suspicion of assault following enquiries into the incident.
“The investigation is being led by the Homicide and Major Enquiry Team, who would be keen to hear from anyone with dash cam or mobile phone footage of what happened.
“If you can assist then please contact the team via LiveChat, quoting crime reference 13260557050.
“Information can also be reported anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555111 or online.”