A 17-YEAR-OLD male has been arrested after a man was stabbed in Pudsey last night.

Police were called to Pudsey Bus Station at around 10.40pm, where they found a 29-year-old man with a "serious stab wound" to his back.

He was taken to hospital for emergency treatment, and remains in a "serious but stable condition", police say.

A 17-year-old male was arrested this morning on suspicion of wounding with intent in relation to the incident. He remains in custody.

A scene is in place at the bus station to undergo forensic examination and specialist searches.

Detective Inspector Andrew Lockwood, of Leeds District CID, said: “We are treating this incident very seriously and are carrying out extensive enquiries to establish the full circumstances.

“The victim is continuing to receive treatment in hospital, and we are monitoring his condition.

“We would like to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident at the bus station, or who has any information that could assist the investigation.

“We recognise that serious violence such as this will cause understandable concern in the community, and we are working closely with our neighbourhood policing team colleagues who will be maintaining a visible presence in the area to reassure people.”

"Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101, quoting crime reference 13210306118, or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat.

"Information can also be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111."