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Three injured in Leeds after man 'seen with weapons' | Three injured in Leeds after man 'seen with weapons' |
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West Yorkshire Police have closed roads in the Otley Road area of Leeds | West Yorkshire Police have closed roads in the Otley Road area of Leeds |
Three people have been injured in an "ongoing serious incident" involving a man seen with weapons in Leeds. | Three people have been injured in an "ongoing serious incident" involving a man seen with weapons in Leeds. |
The man was seen in Otley Road, in the Headingley area, at 14:47 BST, West Yorkshire Police said. | The man was seen in Otley Road, in the Headingley area, at 14:47 BST, West Yorkshire Police said. |
A male has been detained and inquires are ongoing to establish exactly what has happened. | A male has been detained and inquires are ongoing to establish exactly what has happened. |
The force said officers "attended and located three people who had suffered injuries which are at this time not being treated as life threatening", adding that "further updates will follow". | The force said officers "attended and located three people who had suffered injuries which are at this time not being treated as life threatening", adding that "further updates will follow". |
Some businesses on Otley Road closed early following the incident | Some businesses on Otley Road closed early following the incident |
A spokesperson added: "A number of police scenes remain in place, ensuring public safety remains our priority." | A spokesperson added: "A number of police scenes remain in place, ensuring public safety remains our priority." |
The incident happened on the Otley Run, which is a popular pub crawl route in Leeds. | The incident happened on the Otley Run, which is a popular pub crawl route in Leeds. |
Those participating in the run could be seen in fancy dress outside venues on Otley Road, close to where the incident happened. | Those participating in the run could be seen in fancy dress outside venues on Otley Road, close to where the incident happened. |
Taylor's Sports Bar & Grill, a venue which is part of the pub crawl, announced on social media it would be closed until further notice. | Taylor's Sports Bar & Grill, a venue which is part of the pub crawl, announced on social media it would be closed until further notice. |
A statement on its Facebook page said the closure was "due to unforeseen circumstances", before apologising to customers. | |
Joanna Myers, owner of the Swine Bistro on Otley Road, said: "It was all very shocking, especially with all the Otley runners out. | Joanna Myers, owner of the Swine Bistro on Otley Road, said: "It was all very shocking, especially with all the Otley runners out. |
"It could have been a lot worse than it was." | "It could have been a lot worse than it was." |
Police cordons remain at the scene in Headingley | |
Chancellor of the Exchequer and MP for Leeds West and Pudsey Rachel Reeves said it was "shocking" and asked anyone with information to contact the police. | |
She said: "My thoughts are with all of those affected." | |
Mayor of West Yorkshire Tracy Brabin added: "I am being fully briefed by West Yorkshire Police as they work with local communities on the ground. | |
"As a suspect is in custody, I would ask people to refrain from sharing any speculation across social media." | |
Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. | Listen to highlights from West Yorkshire on BBC Sounds, catch up with the latest episode of Look North. |