Armed police arrest rape suspect in Leeds who jumped from Centenary Bridge into River Aire
The man jumped from Centenary Bridge
A rape suspect has been arrested by armed police near Leeds city centre.
At approximately 7.45pm yesterday evening (Friday, June 19) officers sighted a wanted man at The Calls in Leeds city centre. The suspect then attempted to flee and was pursued by officers on foot.
The man then climbed over the railings of Centenary Bridge and jumped into the water below.
He was rescued by personnel from West Yorkshire Fire Service before being checked over at the scene by Yorkshire Ambulance paramedics who ruled he had not sustained any serious injuries.
“The 37-year-old man was arrested by armed officers on suspicion of rape and a section 18 assault,” a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson confirmed.
Enquiries are ongoing by Leeds District Police and the man remains in police custody at this time.