CCTV images released in hunt for Leeds stabbing victim

Officers searching for a man thought to have been seriously injured in a stabbing have released new CCTV images in a bid to help trace him.

Owen Sharp, from Middleton, is believed to have been hurt during an altercation in St Paul's Street, Leeds, on 9 April.

West Yorkshire Police said they were treating him as a missing person amid concerns for the 32-year-old's welfare.

Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident and have been bailed pending further enquiries.

Following the attack Mr Sharp is said to have approached a member of the public in the street and shown them apparent stab wounds to his torso and head, but left the scene before emergency services arrived.

Police said he had been spotted since the incident on CCTV at the Co-Op store in Burley on Thursday and in Butt Lane in Farnley on Friday.

Det Insp John Graham 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."

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

He has links to the Armley and Hyde Park areas of Leeds.

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