Horror as ‘man wielding CROSSBOW leaves three injured’ in broad daylight attack

The Otley Run is one of the most famous bar crawls in the UK, right down the straight Otley road made up of 14 pubs, it’s a big day out (we’d recommended a big breakfast!). Oh and you have to be in fancy dress (reference photo below)! The best time to start is between 12-1pm as this way you beat the big rush that comes in between 2-4pm. , , , https://silverspringlettings.co.uk/leeds-landlords-blog/your-guide-to-the-otley-run/

THREE people were left injured after a man was seen wielding a crossbow in broad daylight today.

Officers raced to the scene on Otley Road in Leeds shortly before 3pm.

Cops were called to reports of a man carrying weapons, one of which a crossbow, it has been confirmed.

Police cars were seen blocking off the area now cordoned off by cops.

Locals also reported being taken off buses due to a road closure between Arndale and Woodies pub in Headingley.

Otley Road is in the centre of Headingley, the Otley Run is one of the most famous bar crawls in the UK.

Various locals also reported seeing a large police presence in the area amid claims of a serious incident.

A man was detained at the scene as enquiries continue.

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “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.”