Granary Wharf police incident: Man arrested for punching officer in the face near Leeds Station
A man has been arrested after a police officer was punched in the face near Leeds City Station.
The 31-year-old suspect was stopped by police on Granary Wharf, outside the Double Tree Hotel, at about 11.15am.
A British Transport Police (BTP) officer was then hit in the face.
The man has been arrested on suspicion of possession of a class B drug and assaulting an emergency worker.
He is now in police custody for questioning.
A BTP spokesperson said the officer escaped the attack with minor injuries.
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