Police make arrest after launching manhunt in Leeds

Police have arrested a man wanted for questioning over a series of incidents in Leeds at the weekend.

David Riley, 36, is being questioned in connection with a crash in Sheepscar, an alleged robbery and theft on Saturday.

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West Yorkshire Police yesterday appealed for help from the public in their search.

In a statement, a force spokesman today said he has now been arrested by officers.

A spokesman said: "He was arrested this morning after he attended at the police station in Elland Road.

"We would like to thank everyone who assisted in sharing the appeal for information."

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