An 18-year-old boxer was the target of a horrific attack on Tuesday night in Leeds, where his arm was cut with a machete. Surgeons were able to reattach the limb of 18-year-old Jaden Hughes after seven hours of surgery, according to his aunt.
Detectives have charged 24-year-old George Jones with conspiracy to cause grievous bodily harm and violent disorder. Police arrested another 13-year-old on suspicion of criminal injury at an address on April 9, where detectives believe is linked to the attack.
Hughes is an up-and-coming young athlete who allegedly posed for him after exchanging mockery on Snapchat with teenagers from another part of the city.
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Police in West Yorkshire are conducting raids in the East Leeds area where gang warfare is reportedly raging. Hugh’s aunt said: “Jaden has recovered after a seven-hour operation with surgeons reconnecting his arm. I have not seen him but I understand that he is doing well. It is sad. He lost his mom when he was little and now my dad is raising him. He was a very talented boxer. “Obviously he will not do that anymore.”
Police appealed for more information, while the inspector-detective said that he believed that several people were involved in the attack. Residents of the area said that a gang approached the 18-year-old and cut off his whole arm around 9.30 on Tuesday night. A neighbor who saw the attack said it was horrible, while another said the victim was screaming in pain.
