Anti -terrorism police are investigating two women in Leeds and a man detained with a bow and firearm on the scene.
Anti -terrorism police in the northeast said it was investigated after police began in a popular hospitality area in the northern city, when three people were injured in a “serious incident”.
Western police Yorkshire was called on Saturday after “reports of a serious incident seen by a man with weapons” to Otley Road, Leeds, 2.47 pm.
Two women were seriously injured and third, a 38 -year -old man, was arrested and taken to hospital for injuries.
Police said a bow and firearm had been recovered from the scene.
The anti -terror police issued a statement saying they were responsible for leading the investigation with the support of the West Yorkshire police, “because of the conditions surrounding the incident.” “
The force said that as they gathered more information, they kept more mind than they could find out what happened.
“It is clear that this was a shocking incident and we have been fully concerned about it,” said Carl Galvin’s chief of police officer, who commanded police operations.
“Because of the active research, we are limited in what we can say, but I want to assure the inhabitants that everything is possible to research and understand what has happened,” he said.
“We have a large number of uniform officers stationed in the Ottley road this evening to ensure the inhabitants and continue our questions in the crime scenes,” he said.
“I also want to thank the public for supporting the victims and emergency services when they are on the scene,” he said.
“We urge people to speculate online or share information or videos that can affect active investigations and continue to work with partners of anti -terrorism police in the northeast,” he said.
“We also work with other partner agencies and key representatives of the community to reassure them and keep them aware.”
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The incident reportedly occurred during the utley run, a popular puber route in Leeds. People were running in their fantasy uniforms for crawling, which is seen as rituals among students and includes 17 locations.
Local media have previously cited an eyewitness that said people wanted to hide in the restaurant where he worked.
A woman who works at the restaurant of Heeney & Mill said Leeds is alive: “I was working in a restaurant nearby and some girls were sitting outside the house. They asked them if they could enter and finish what they had because they saw someone with a bow.”
Bar & Grill Sports Taylor, on the Outley Road, announced that it will be closed until the previous notice.
The statement reads on his Facebook page: “Because of the unforeseen conditions, we will close until the previous notice – apologize for any inconvenience created.”
“Shocking news this afternoon,” said Chancellor Rachel Reeves, a member of the Leeds West and Pudsi Majlis.
“I have been fully raised by the Yorkshire Western police while they work with local communities,” the West mayor of Yorkshire Tracy Babin added.
“As a suspect in custody, I urge people to refrain from sharing any speculation on social media.”
In a statement, Foreign Minister YouTu Cooper said: “I am updating this afternoon about a serious violent incident in Leeds.
“Thank you for the police and emergency services for their quick response.
“My thoughts with the victims and all those affected by this attack.”
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