Four teens have been charged after a boy was chased by a gang armed with machetes
Four teenagers have been charged with attempted murder after a boy was chased by a gang armed with machetes in a Leeds estate.
The incident occurred in Foundry Approach and Coldcotes Circus in Gipton at about 3pm on Sunday . Residents spoke of their 'shock' after the events unfolded in broad daylight in the middle of the estate. Kamahl Johnson, 18, of Grange Crescent, Chapeltown, and three boys, 15, 16 and 17, who cannot be named due to their age, have been charged. All four teens have also been charged with possession of a firearm with intent to endanger life and affray.Johnson has also been charged with possession of an offensive weapon in relation to bleach, and the 15-year-old and 17-year-old have each been charged with possession of a bladed article in relation to machetes.
Three machetes and a handgun were discovered at a home in Brown Hill Terrace, Harehills. West Yorkshire Police officers cordoned off the grassland in Coldcotes Circus and combed through the area on their hands and knees. The boy who was chased has since spoken to police and, thankfully, wasn’t injured.
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