Five arrests made as police investigation continues into Leeds 'machete disturbance'

Five people have been arrested after a 'machete disturbance' in Leeds.

The investigation follows a report of a disturbance involving males armed with machetes in Larkhill Road, Gledhill, at 8.20pm on Monday, July 13.

A 36-year-old man later presented at hospital with knife injuries that were described as “serious but not life-threatening.”

There men, aged 36, 18 and 18, a 37-year-old woman and a 17-year-old boy have all been arrested on suspicion of offences including affray and wounding with intent.

“They have all been interviewed and released on bail while enquiries continue,” a West Yorkshire Police spokesperson confirmed.