Police issue arrests update after Easter weekend assault on Boar Lane in Leeds city centre

Emergency services were called to Boar Lane in Leeds city centre at 4.45am on Saturday morning (April 4), to a report a man had been seriously assaulted.

Two men were later arrested on suspicion of Section 18 assault in connection with the incident and West Yorkshire Police has today confirmed one has been released police bail pending further enquiries, while the other was released without charge.

“A 21-year-old man was bailed pending further enquiries and a 22-year-old man was released with no further action taken,” a force spokesperson confirmed.

The victim, a man in his 20s, was taken to hospital following the incident for treatment to injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.

Enquiries remain ongoing by Leeds District Police at this time.