Armed police swarm Leeds General Infirmary after man injured in ‘shooting’
Police have issued a statement after armed officers were seen at a hospital in Leeds.
Pictures and videos on social media showed a heavy police presence at Leeds General Infirmary last night (February 24).
It has since been confirmed that a man had been checked into the hospital with ‘gunshot wounds’, which were not sustained on its grounds.
A spokesperson for West Yorkshire Police said: “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.”