Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 26th April 2025 at 23:15hrs
Counter Terrorism Policing North East has taken the lead in investigating a serious incident in Leeds today, Saturday, April 26th, which left two women seriously injured.
Police were called to Otley Road at 2:47 PM following reports of a man seen with weapons.
Upon arrival, officers found three injured individuals: two women who were promptly taken to hospital for treatment, and a 38-year-old man who had sustained a self-inflicted injury and was also taken to the hospital after being arrested.
Detectives have confirmed that two weapons, a crossbow and a firearm, were recovered from the scene. An extensive police cordon remains in place in the Otley Road area as enquiries continue.
Detective Chief Superintendent James Dunkerley, Head of CTP North East, stated,
“Although our enquiries are still at a very early stage, the circumstances surrounding this incident have resulted in Counter Terrorism Policing taking the lead for this investigation. From the enquiries undertaken so far, there is no evidence to suggest anyone else was involved in the attack, and, at this time, we are not looking for anyone else in relation to the incident.”
Assistant Chief Constable Carl Galvin of West Yorkshire Police, who oversaw the initial police response, acknowledged the community’s concern, saying, “Clearly this has been a shocking incident and we fully realise the concern it has caused.
Due to the enquiry being active we are limited in what we can say, but I do want to reassure residents that everything possible is being done to investigate and understand what took place.”
He added, “We have an extensive number of uniformed officers deployed in the Otley Road area this evening to reassure residents and continue our enquiries at the crime scenes.
I also want to thank members of the public for the support they gave victims and the emergency services as we attended the scene.”
Authorities are urging the public to refrain from speculating online or sharing any information or footage that could potentially impact the ongoing investigation.
They are also working closely with partner agencies and community representatives to provide reassurance and updates.
Anyone who witnessed the incident or has any information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting log number 925 of April 26th.
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