North Street Leeds: Man found with burns after reports suspect entered car wash 'spraying wheel cleaner'

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A man was found with burns to his face in Leeds after police were told he had been sprayed with wheel cleaner.

The incident, at a car wash on North Street in the Sheepscar area, was reported shortly before 6pm on Saturday (January 11).

Police received reports on January 11 that a man entered a car wash on North Street, Leeds, and "was spraying wheel cleaner at a member of staff".Police received reports on January 11 that a man entered a car wash on North Street, Leeds, and "was spraying wheel cleaner at a member of staff".
Police received reports on January 11 that a man entered a car wash on North Street, Leeds, and "was spraying wheel cleaner at a member of staff". | National World/Google

A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “The caller reported that a man had entered the premises and was spraying wheel cleaner at a member of staff.

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“Officers attended and found a man with minor burns to his face. He received treatment at the scene.”

A man was arrested on suspicion of assault and remains in custody.

Police confirmed that no other corrosive substances were recovered.

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