POLICE searches have been taking place in a large Bradford estate after a man was seriously injured with a bladed weapon at a property.

The incident happened on Halesworth Crescent, Holme Wood, on Sunday evening.

A man, 18, was rushed to hospital with serious injuries to the face and hand.

Yesterday officers were seen searching Stoneyhurst Way, also on the estate, in connection with the incident.

A spokesperson for the force said: "Police were called at 7.41pm on Sunday, October 8, by the ambulance service to reports that a man suffered injuries to his hand and face by a bladed weapon at a property on Halesworth Crescent. 

"The 18-year-old male was taken to hospital with serious but non-life-threatening injuries. 

"Searches have taken place on Stoneyhurst Way in connection with the incident yesterday. 

"Anyone who has information is asked to contact police via 101 or use the live chat facility at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/contactus quoting log 1745 of October 8."