Armed officers called to The Royal Hotel pub in Armley after handgun incident

Armed officers were called to The Royal Hotel pub in Armley last night after a handgun incident.
By Alex Grant
Published 25th Mar 2022, 18:24 BST
Updated 25th Mar 2022, 18:26 BST
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Police were called to an incident involving a firearm at the pub at 8.13pm last night.

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A man had produced what appeared to be handgun and smashed a window with it, though the weapon was not discharged.

Police were called to an incident involving a firearm at the pub at 8.13pm last night. Picture: Google.Police were called to an incident involving a firearm at the pub at 8.13pm last night. Picture: Google.
Police were called to an incident involving a firearm at the pub at 8.13pm last night. Picture: Google.
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The suspect then left the scene in a car, along with other males.

Armed officers were deployed to the scene.

The incident is being investigated by Leeds District CID and enquiries are continuing to locate and arrest the suspect.

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