DETECTIVES are continuing to appeal for information over a machete attack in Leeds where a shop worker was seriously injured.

Officers from Leeds District CID are continuing to carry out enquiries into the incident which occurred shortly before 1.36pm yesterday at M&K Off Licence, at the junction of Stoney Rock Lane and Westlock Avenue, in Burmantofts.

The victim, a 50-year-old man, received serious injuries to his hand and wrist during an incident in the store involving three males who were armed with machetes.

He is continuing to receive treatment in hospital for injuries that are serious but not life threatening.

The suspects have been described as three white males, aged between 15 and 20, wearing dark clothing. They were seen to run off into Beckett Street Cemetery.

Detective Inspector Michael Herbert, of Leeds District CID, said: “We are still working to establish the full circumstances of this incident and to establish the motive but one line of enquiry we are exploring is the attempted robbery of the shop.

“We have spoken to a number of witnesses but are still very keen to hear from anyone who has seen the suspects in the area, particularly as they have fled the scene into Beckett Street Cemetery.

“We are trawling CCTV in the area to build up a picture of their movements and would welcome any sightings from the public that could assist that work.

“The victim has received very significant injuries and it is vital that we identify and arrest those responsible at the earliest opportunity.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact Leeds District CID via 101 quoting crime reference 13210314479 or online via www.westyorkshire.police.uk/101livechat Information can be given anonymously to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

An order that was put in place in east Leeds yesterday under Section 60 of the Criminal Justice and Public Order Act 1994 to give officers additional stop and search powers following the incident was rescinded shortly after 9pm last night following a review.