Machete found after e-scooter crash that shut Leeds road - two teenagers arrested
A machete was found at the scene, police have said.
Two teenagers have been arrested after an e-scooter crash which caused a road in Leeds to be shut.
Buses were diverted after the incident in Harehills on Friday (October 9) afternoon. Police were called to Harehills Park View just after 4.30pm yesterday with disruption also reported in the nearby Foundry Approach.
West Yorkshire Police have now confirmed that the two teenage boys, both 16, had come off an e-scooter and required medical treatment. They were taken to hospital, where one remains.
A spokesperson for the force said: “Police were called at 4.38pm yesterday to a report of a collision on Harehills Park View, Leeds.
“Enquiries established that two teenage boys riding an e-scooter had come off the vehicle. Both were taken to hospital where one remains with the other taken into custody.
“The two boys, both aged 16, have been arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of controlled drugs and possession of an offensive weapon in relation to a machete that was recovered from the scene. The e-scooter has also been seized.”
Announcing the disruption on Friday afternoon, Metro Travel News posted on social media: “#Leeds #FirstBus Due to ongoing incident at Foundry Approach services 4, 4F and 16 will divert via Foundry Approach Roundabout, Foundry Avenue, Foundry Drive, Strathmore Drive, Harehills Lane, Compton Road.”
The AA’s online traffic map added: “Road closed and traffic congestion due to police incident on Foundry Approach Both ways from Harehills Park Avenue to Seaforth Road. Diversion in operation - Bus services 4, 4F and 16 are affected.”