Armed police called to reports of assault with weapon at home in Leeds

Armed police were called to a home in Leeds after reports of an assault involving a weapon.

The alleged assault took place in Stainbeck Avenue, Meanwood, today (Saturday).

Stainbeck Avenue, Meanwood. Pic: Google.placeholder image
Stainbeck Avenue, Meanwood. Pic: Google.

Police, including armed officers, arrived at the scene at around 11.30am.

But the only person present at the address was the caller, who was not hurt.

A police spokeswoman said enquiries into the circumstances of the call were ongoing.

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