15-year-old boy arrested in Leeds over gas pistol and lock knife

A 15-year-old boy was arrested in Leeds on Tuesday after being stopped in Armley.
By Rebecca Marano
Published 31st Jan 2019, 08:26 GMT
Updated 31st Jan 2019, 09:30 GMT
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The boy was stopped by police in Aberdeen Drive, Armley using stop and search powers.

Police shared these images of a gas powered gun and a lock knife on social media after the incident.

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West Yorkshire Police found an imitation firearm in Armley, Leeds.West Yorkshire Police found an imitation firearm in Armley, Leeds.
West Yorkshire Police found an imitation firearm in Armley, Leeds.

West Yorkshire Police confirmed that officers arrested a 15-year-old boy at 9.40pm on Tuesday, January 29.

The teenager was arrested on Aberdeen Drive on suspicion of possession of an imitation firearm and a knife.

The boy remains in custody today, police said.

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