Man arrested after Leeds residents burgled and threatened with weapons

The suspects allegedly threatened the occupants with weapons

Residents of a home in Leeds have been left “very shaken” after being burgled in the early hours of the morning.

Police were called to a property on Garden Village, Micklefield, at around 12.50am today (today) to reports of a burglary.

Three male suspects were reported to have forced their way inside the property and threatened the occupants inside with weapons, before fleeing the scene in a car.

Police confirmed that the victims were left “unhurt but very shaken”.

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The burglary allegedly took place on Garden Village in Micklefield | Google

A 24-year-old Leeds man has now been arrested on suspicion of aggravated burglary in connection with the incident.

He remains in custody.

A spokesperson from West Yorkshire Police said: “Anyone who has footage of or information about the incident is asked to contact Leeds CID on 101 or online at www.westyorkshire.police.uk/livechat referencing police crime number 13260510722.

“Information can also be given anonymously to the independent Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.”

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