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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. | 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." |
| Ali Khan, owner of Indian restaurant The Cat's Pyjamas which is on Otley Road, said people were "afraid and concerned" following the incident. | |
| "We didn't find it safe to go out anywhere unless we knew what was going on," he said. | |
| "I told all my staff members to stay inside and stay safe and vigilant." | |
| Police cordons remain at the scene in Headingley | 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. | 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." | 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. | 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." | "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. |