Law enforcement agencies focused on counter-terrorism activities are probing an incident in Leeds that left two females wounded.
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A harrowing incident unfolded in Leeds yesterday, leaves two women injured after a man wielding a crossbow and firearm was apprehended.
The drama went down on Otley Road at around 2:47 PM, during the bustling Otley Run pub crawl[1][2]. West Yorkshire Police rushed to the scene following reports of a man brandishing lethal weapons. Upon arrival, they discovered three injured individuals - two women and a 38-year-old man with a self-inflicted injury. All three were immediately hospitalized, though their injuries do not appear to be life-threatening[1][2][3][4].
Counter Terrorism Policing North East has taken the reins of the investigation following the recovery of the two weapons - a crossbow and a firearm - at the scene[1][2]. The agency emphasized that the case may hold potentially terror-related aspects[1][2].
Eyewitnesses also reported the man carrying a bat before the attack[1][2][3][4]. Currently, there seems to be no evidence of others being involved, as stated by Detective Chief Superintendent James Dunkerley of Counter Terrorism Policing North East[2].
Home Secretary Yvette Cooper deemed the event a "serious violent incident," lauds the swift response by the police, and sends her condolences to the victims and those affected[1]. The authorities have set up multiple cordons in the area, and numerous enquiries are underway to unravel the full circumstances and explore any potential motivation[1][4].
This incident is still under investigation, with authorities working tirelessly to gather more details. As of now, no life-threatening injuries have been reported[1][2][3][4]. Stay updated with breaking news via our website app, WhatsApp, or YouTube channel for real-time updates[3].
- The crossbow and firearm used in the harrowing incident on Otley Road, which is part of the general-news category and falls under crime-and-justice, were recovered by Counter Terrorism Policing North East, suggesting a possible terror-related investigation.
- In the wake of the incident in Otley, officers from West Yorkshire Police worked diligently to ensure the safety of the public, apprehending a man wielding a crossbow and firearm who left two women injured.
- As part of their ongoing investigation into the incident in Otley, authorities are actively exploring potential motivations and conducting numerous enquiries to gather more details, with updates available on their website, WhatsApp, or YouTube channel.
