Merrion Street police incident: Three men arrested following serious assault in Leeds city centre

Three men have been arrested following a serious attack in Leeds.

It happened in Merrion Street, in the city centre, in the early hours of this morning.

Police were called by the ambulance service at about 3.50am to reports of an assault.

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Police have cordoned off part of Merrion Street as they investigate the attack (Photo: Google)placeholder image
Police have cordoned off part of Merrion Street as they investigate the attack (Photo: Google)

They found two men with injuries and they were taken to hospital.

One man was seriously injured.

Three men have been arrested in connection with the incident and they remain in custody.

Police have cordoned off part of Merrion Street, close to St Johns Centre, while they investigate the attack.

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