Granary Wharf police incident: Man arrested for punching officer in the face near Leeds Station

A man has been arrested after a police officer was punched in the face near Leeds City Station.
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The 31-year-old suspect was stopped by police on Granary Wharf, outside the Double Tree Hotel, at about 11.15am.

A British Transport Police (BTP) officer was then hit in the face.

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The man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug and assaulting an emergency worker.

Police at the scene of the attack in Granary WharfPolice at the scene of the attack in Granary Wharf
Police at the scene of the attack in Granary Wharf

He is now in police custody for questioning.

A BTP spokesperson said the officer escaped the attack with minor injuries.

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