Grove Lane Headingley: Machete found at scene of 'verbal altercation' in Leeds as man arrested

Grove Lane Headingley: Machete found at scene of 'verbal altercation' in Leeds as man arrested

By James Connolly

SWNS reporter

Published 23rd Mar 2024, 13:21 GMT

A man has been arrested after police found a machete at the scene of a "verbal altercation" in Leeds.

Officers were told that those involved in the altercation, on Grove Lane in Headingley, may have been armed with weapons.

Police were called to the scene of a "verbal altercation" on Grove Lane, Headingley, where a machete was later recovered on March 21. Photo: Google. | Google

placeholder image — Police were called to the scene of a "verbal altercation" on Grove Lane, Headingley, where a machete was later recovered on March 21. Photo: Google. | Google

It was reported shortly after 4pm on Thursday afternoon (March 21). West Yorkshire Police has confirmed that a machete was recovered at the scene.

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A vehicle was stopped a short time later on Harehills Lane and a 26-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of affray.

He has since been released on bail, pending further enquiries.

There have not been reports of any injuries as a result of the incident. A scene was set up on Grove Lane, but this has now been removed.

Police Headingley West Yorkshire Police