Abbott Road Armley: Man arrested after woman assaulted and Leeds house torched in suspected arson attack
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At 10.37pm yesterday (Thursday December 21), police were called to a report of a domestic-related assault on a woman at the property in Abbott Road in Armley.
Officers attended and the victim was treated by ambulance staff for minor injuries. A crime was recorded for assault with an identified suspect.
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Hide AdAt 12.19am today, officers received another report of the same victim having been assaulted at the house. A fire had been started which caused extensive damage to the property.
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The incident is being investigated as arson and enquiries are ongoing by specialist officers from Leeds District Domestic Abuse Team at West Yorkshire Police.
A 45-year-old man has been arrested this morning in connection with the incident and remains in custody, a police spokesperson said.