Armed police deployed to Elland Road after man spotted with machete near police station
Published 18th Mar 2026, 11:56 GMT
Armed officers swooped to make an arrest after reports of a man walking along a street with a machete.
Police received a report of a man walking along Elland Road in Leeds with a machete at 6.17pm yesterday (Tuesday March 17) .
The incident happened close to the police station.
Armed officers were deployed and arrested a man a short time later. He was taken into custody.
Police say enquiries are continuing.