Published by Robert L Senior Reporter on Saturday 26th April 2025 at 20:00hrs
Panic erupted in the Otley Road area of Leeds this afternoon as a man wielding a crossbow, airgun, baseball bat, and other weapons launched a shocking attack on innocent members of the public.
West Yorkshire Police confirmed that they were called to the scene at 2:47 PM following reports of a “serious ongoing incident.”
Tragically, three individuals were injured in the horrifying assault, though authorities have stated that their injuries are not believed to be life-threatening at this time.
A male suspect was swiftly located and detained by attending officers.
Disturbingly, sources have revealed that a Facebook account, believed to belong to the perpetrator, contained a chilling commentary posted just hours before the attack.
This disturbing status allegedly detailed the location of the intended violence, the arsenal of weapons he possessed, the targets of his rage, and his purported reasons for carrying out such a brutal act.
The disturbing social media post reportedly included images of the weapons used in the attack: a crossbow, an airgun, a baseball bat, gloves, and a blank firing pistol accompanied by ammunition.
While the precise details of this terrifying incident are still emerging, West Yorkshire Police have assured the public that their enquiries are in the initial stages and that further updates will be provided as the situation unfolds.
Multiple police scenes remain in place in the Otley Road area as authorities prioritize public safety.
This shocking attack has left the local community reeling, raising serious questions about how such a violent act could have been seemingly foreshadowed online.
The investigation is expected to be extensive as police work to piece together the motive and the full sequence of events that led to this terrifying episode in Leeds.
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