Police name Leeds stabbing victim they want to speak to

Owen Sharp was injured in Leeds city centre last Tuesday (April 09), and police are looking for him

Author: Liam ArrowsmithPublished 15th Apr 2024

Police have named a stabbing victim they are looking for after an incident in Leeds city centre last Tuesday (April 09).

In a direct appeal, officers said 32-year-old Owen Sharpe from Middleton was seen with what appeared to be serious injuries in the early hours of that morning.

He has twice been seen on CCTV - once in Burley and once in Farnley - but detectives haven't been able to trace him.

Detective Inspector John Graham, of Leeds District CID, said: “Although Owen might seem okay on the CCTV, we still need to find him and confirm that he is safe and well or if he needs medical attention.

“We would like to hear from anyone who has seen him or has any information that could assist in tracing him, and we continue to appeal directly to Owen to get in touch.”

He is described as being 5ft 5ins tall, with a slim face, brown hair and a stubble beard.

He was seen on CCTV wearing an orange padded coat, grey trousers and white trainers.

He has links to Armley and Hyde Park.

Three men were arrested following the incident in Leeds city centre and have since been released on bail.

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