Vicar Lane Leeds: Police release statement as male arrested after incident in the city centre

A male suspect has been arrested after an incident in Leeds city centre.

Police were called to the Headrow shortly after 7.30pm yesterday, following initial reports of a concern for a person’s safety. Footage shared on social media showed officers detaining a suspect on Vicar Lane.

West Yorkshire Police have now confirmed that a male suspect has been arrested on suspicion of affray.

A spokesperson for the force said: “Police were called to The Headrow in Leeds city centre shortly after 7:30pm yesterday following initial reports of concern for safety. A male was subsequently arrested on suspicion of affray.”

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