Rothwell incident: Man arrested over Leeds assault after police helicopter deployed in search

West Yorkshire Police confirmed on Wednesday evening (March 6) that a search was underway following a suspected assault in the Rothwell area of the city.

Officers on foot were searching the area and a helicopter from the National Police Air Service was also deployed as part of the hunt.

A force spokesperson said: "Searches have been made, including the use of an NPAS helicopter, in the Rothwell area for a suspect for an assault offence.

"A male suspect was later located and arrested in connection with the offence."

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No further details into the specifics of the incident have been provided at this stage.