A man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after a stabbing in Leeds. West Yorkshire Police were called to Cardigan Road in Headingley shortly before 16:30 on Friday after reports of a stabbing. Emergency services treated the male victim at the scene, but he was pronounced dead shortly afterwards.

A 31-year-old man was arrested at the scene and remains in police custody, the force said on Saturday. Detective Chief Inspector Stacey Atkinson, from West Yorkshire Police’s homicide and major inquiry team, described the incident as a “sustained violent attack”. She said: “We are in the early stages of our inquiries to understand the circumstances of what has taken place but are currently not looking for anyone else in connection with this incident.” The man who died has not yet been identified; enquiries will continue as a priority today. A scene remains in place on Cardigan Road and residents can expect to see an increased policing presence.

Several witnesses have already come forward. Anyone with information should contact police on 101, quoting crime reference 13250496130, or via the force’s website live chat. Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.