Swarcliffe machete attack: Man to appear at Leeds court after teenager's hand chopped off in Stanks Parade

By Rebecca Marano
Published 16th Apr 2021, 09:40 BST
Updated 16th Apr 2021, 09:42 BST
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A man is due to appear in court after a teenager's hand was chopped off in a machete attack in Swarcliffe.

The machete attack happened in Stanks Parade just after 9.30pm on Tuesday, April 13.

An 18-year-old man's hand had been completely severed.

He is receiving treatment in hospital but his condition is not thought to be life-threatening.

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The machete attack happened in Stanks Parade.The machete attack happened in Stanks Parade.
The machete attack happened in Stanks Parade.

George Johns, aged 24, of Swarcliffe, has been charged with one count of conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm and one count of violent disorder in relation to the incident.