Suspect in crossbow and firearm incident in Leeds in critical condition in hospital, police say |
The suspect in a crossbow and firearm incident in Leeds on Saturday is in a critical condition in hospital, counter-terror police said.
The 38-year-old “key suspect” was arrested and taken to hospital due to a self-inflicted injury after the incident in Otley Road, Leeds, on Saturday afternoon.
Two women, aged 19 and 31, were injured. One has been discharged from hospital and the other has undergone surgery after suffering life-threatening injuries and is now in a stable condition, Counter Terrorism Policing North East said.
West Yorkshire Police said they were called to Otley Road in Leeds at 2.47pm on Saturday afternoon to reports of an ongoing serious incident involving a man seen with weapons.
Police found three people with injuries, two of which were women and were taken to hospital.
Counter Terrorism Policing (CTP) North East said it took over the investigation “due to the circumstances surrounding the incident”.
Police place a cordon around the scene where a man was arrested and two women injured.
Cordons that were in place in Headingley have been lifted, police said on Sunday evening.
Head of CTP North East Detective Chief Superintendent James Dunkerley said: “The investigation continues and officers are working at pace to establish the full facts and circumstances of Saturday’s incident.
“We are not currently seeking anyone else in connection with this matter, which has caused understandable concern. We believe it was an isolated incident.
“We are grateful for the support and understanding of the local community as we progress the investigation.”
