Armed police arrest five teenagers in Harehills on suspicion of carrying offensive weapons

Five teenagers have been arrested by armed police in a planned operation in Harehills.

The armed officers arrested five men, aged 16 to 18, at the junction of Harehills Lane and Roundhay Road, Harehills shortly after 2pm today (Monday).

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Heavy police presence in Harehills. PIC: Karina Stulga

All five men have been taken into custody on suspicion of possessing offensive weapons.

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A West Yorkshire Police spokesperson said: "Shortly after 2pm today (18/3) armed officers arrested five people at the junction of Harehills Lane and Roundhay Road, Harehills, in a planned operation.

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