Police release update after man, 29, turns up to Leeds General Infirmary with gunshot injuries
Police have issued an update after a man arrived at hospital in Leeds with gunshot injuries.
Armed police swarmed over the scene at Leeds General Infirmary on Tuesday (February 25) evening.
In an update this morning (February 25), West Yorkshire Police confirmed the man is now stable and remains in hospital. A senior detective has said officers are following ‘all lines of enquiry’ following the shooting.
Detective Chief Inspector Daniel Bates, of the Homicide and Major Enquiry team, explained: “As we previously confirmed, the incident did not occur at the hospital or on its grounds and an investigation is underway to establish where this firearms discharge has taken place.
“We are following up on all available lines of enquiry. We have recovered the vehicle that the injured man travelled to hospital in and have two people in custody for questioning.”
Two men, 27 and 44, remain in custody after being arrested on suspicion of section 18 wounding with intent.
The initial statement from West Yorkshire Police last night read: “We have been made aware of speculation on social media regarding police activity outside the Leeds General Infirmary this evening.
“Officers were called shortly after 5.30pm by hospital staff after a man in his late twenties presented at the hospital with injuries consistent with a firearm discharge. His injuries are believed to be non-life threatening.
“The incident did not occur at the hospital or on its grounds, and enquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances of what took place and how the man came to be injured. Two men have been arrested, and a police cordon is in place.
“Any further updates regarding this incident will be provided on our website or via our force social media channels.”