Man arrested after police seize bladed weapon in Beeston disturbance

By Abbey Maclure
Published 30th Jan 2021, 13:02 BST
Updated 30th Jan 2021, 13:06 BST
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A man has been arrested after police seized a bladed weapon during an incident in Leeds.

It happened in Oakley Terrace, Beeston, at about 10.45pm on Friday.

Police were called to reports of an ongoing disturbance.

A spokesman for West Yorkshire Police said a 34-year-old man was found in possession of a bladed weapon.

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Oakley Terrace, Beeston (Photo: Google)Oakley Terrace, Beeston (Photo: Google)
Oakley Terrace, Beeston (Photo: Google)

He was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and criminal damage to properties.

The man was then taken to hospital for treatment to non-life threatening injuries.

Police are continuing to investigate the incident.

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