Counter Terrorism Policing North East has said it has taken over the investigation into an incident in Leeds which left two women seriously injured “due to the circumstances surrounding the incident”
Police have said the incident involved a crossbow and a firearm.
Police were called to Otley Road, Leeds at 2.47pm today to reports of an ongoing serious incident involving a man seen with weapons.
Officers attended and located three people who had suffered injuries which are at this time not being treated as life threatening.
A male suspect was located and detained.
Enquiries are in their initial stages to determine the wider circumstances of what has taken place and further updates will follow.
A number of police scenes remain in place and ensuring public safety remains our priority.
